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book in advance
UK/bʊk ɪn ədˈvɑːns/US/bʊk ɪn ədˈvæns/book·in·ad·VANCE
to arrange or buy something (like tickets or accommodation) before the date it is needed
Examples
“It's cheaper if you book in advance rather than buying tickets on the day.”
“We booked in advance to make sure we had a room near the city centre.”
“During peak season you should always book in advance.”
Band 8 sentence
“For popular events and flights, I always book in advance to avoid disappointment and higher prices.”
Collocations
- book in advance to get a better price
- always book in advance during peak season
Word family
Common mistakes
book early→book in advance
book before→book in advance
Say it for a higher band
5book→6book early→7+book in advance
Synonyms
reserve in advance
pre-book
Easily confused
book early
“It's advisable to book early if you're travelling at Christmas.”
pre-book
“You can pre-book your tickets online.”
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