I apologize in advance vs I apologize in advance for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I apologize in advance' is a common expression used to preemptively apologize for something, while 'I apologize in advance for' is used when specifying the reason for the apology.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

I apologize in advance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to preemptively apologize for something.

This phrase is used to apologize for something before it happens, usually to acknowledge a potential mistake or inconvenience.

Examples:

I apologize in advance if I forget your birthday.
I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
I apologize in advance for any confusion this may have caused.
I apologize in advance for any errors in the report.
I apologize in advance for any delays in the delivery.

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I'll probably call ten times a day, so I apologize in advance.
I apologize in advance for the picture quality.
I apologize in advance if I start snoring.
Then I apologize in advance if this makes it worse.
...so I apologize in advance for the raw nature of the performance.
Suffice it to say that I apologize in advance if any of your meetings today are negatively affected by the publication of my intimate musings.
I apologize in advance because the Turkey will be dry, and my great Uncle Kenneth will not be.
We are looking for very specific types for our chorus, so I apologize in advance if this has been a waste of time.
Now, I have to tell you all one other thing... and I apologize in advance for the inconvenience.
I apologize in advance for being presumptuous, but I guess as a dying man I get to take certain liberties.
I apologize in advance, Jasper, for getting you sacked.
Suffice it to say that I apologize in advance if any of your meetings today are negatively affected by the publication of my intimate musings.
"I don't write many letters anymore, so I apologize in advance"if I'm unable to accurately express my thoughts.
Mr President, a short question sometimes provokes a lengthy answer so I apologize in advance for what must unavoidably be a fair degree of detail in response to the honourable Member.
I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE, BUT HAVE YOU GIVEN ANY THOUGHT
I apologize in advance if I throw up on you onstage.
So I apologize in advance if I come off a little cold.
I apologize in advance if I completely blow your minds.
You see banks - I don't know if there are any bankers over here; I apologize in advance - but it's the best job in the world.

Alternatives:

I'm sorry in advance
I'd like to apologize in advance
Please forgive me in advance
I regret in advance
I ask for forgiveness in advance

I apologize in advance for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to apologize for something before it happens, while specifying the reason for the apology.

This phrase is used to apologize for something before it happens, while also mentioning the specific reason for the apology.

Examples:

I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
I apologize in advance for any confusion this may have caused.
I apologize in advance for any errors in the report.
I apologize in advance for any delays in the delivery.
I apologize in advance for any misunderstanding.

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I apologize in advance for the picture quality.
Now, I have to tell you all one other thing... and I apologize in advance for the inconvenience.
...so I apologize in advance for the raw nature of the performance.
Mr President, a short question sometimes provokes a lengthy answer so I apologize in advance for what must unavoidably be a fair degree of detail in response to the honourable Member.
I apologize in advance for being presumptuous, but I guess as a dying man I get to take certain liberties.

Alternatives:

I'm sorry in advance for
I'd like to apologize in advance for
Please forgive me in advance for
I regret in advance for
I ask for forgiveness in advance for

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I apologize in advance vs I apologize in advance for