Meanings1in advance; ahead of timeBefore something happens.Examples from Lessons (3)혹시 물은 내가 미리 따라야 하나?Should I pour the water in advance?Read the Lesson그래서 나도 미리 다 준비해 뒀어.So I have everything prepared in advance.Read the Lesson카페 메뉴를 미리 잘 알아야 돼요.You need to know the cafe menu well in advance.Read the Lesson