The word 'advance' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it as a verb, noun or adjective. Example sentence: We requested an advance on our wages so that we could purchase the necessary supplies for our project.
"It is not sensible to talk about this work publicly, in advance.
Chief executives of companies such as Burberry, Tesco, Vodafone, BAE Systems, Prudential and GSK were keen to take a final opportunity to lobby the prime minister in advance of the meeting of political leaders in Northern Ireland.
Some may ask for rent in advance while others will require a lump sum of money to be returned providing the house is well kept Read it back-to-front and get your university's student advice service or student union to check it over.
ITV says this was the work of an "experienced editorial panel" and they will not be seen by the leaders in advance.
"I wasn't surprised about Ukip's advance.
It allows them to see evidence in advance of it being aired at the inquiry and to seek to cross-examine witnesses.
It's already booked months in advance with critics falling over themselves to dish out the plaudits.
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