in front, in advance, (of a person, thing)

in front or advance of

(used to refer to a point of time in the past) at an earlier time

earlier

earlier; before something happens

early

an agreement to risk money etc on an event of which the result is doubtful

game of chance; money gambled

a charge or payment for professional advice or services, e.g. from doctors, lawyers etc

charge for service or privilege

(of things in pairs, front and back) at the front; to come into a position of importance, prominence

in the front

until now; until then

earlier

the act of investing money

something given, lent for a return

spectacles

something given, lent for a return

(to offer (something) as) a bet (the usual word)

money or something gambled