Advance - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a change for the better; progress in development (syn: betterment, improvement)
- a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others (syn: approach, feeler, overture)
- an amount paid before it is earned
- increase in price or value (syn: rise)
verb
- bring forward for consideration or acceptance (syn: throw out)
- contribute to the progress or growth of (syn: boost, encourage, further, promote)
- cause to move forward (syn: bring forward)
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc. (syn: gain, get ahead, win)
- develop in a positive way (syn: come along, come on, get along, get on, progress)
- develop further
- give a promotion to or assign to a higher position (syn: elevate, promote, raise, upgrade)
adjective
at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies
Extra examples
The car advanced slowly down the street.
The sun slowly advanced across the sky.
She opened the door and advanced cautiously into the room.
The film is advanced by an electric motor.
The team advanced the ball steadily down the field.
Our understanding of this disease has advanced rapidly in recent years.
The team did not advance beyond the first round of the play-offs.
The company tries to keep up with advancing technology.
As he advanced in age and stature he advanced in knowledge.
The new system represents a considerable advance over the old one.
There have been few advances made in the treatment of this disease.
There has been little advance made in the treatment of this disease.
The workers won wage advances.
Our troops made an advance against the enemy.
It is a very great advance on all your former writing.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: advance
he/she/it: advances
present participle: advancing
past tense: advanced
past participle: advanced
singular: advance
plural: advances
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