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Definition & Meaning of "advance"in English

Advance
01

a forward movement by soldiers 

advance definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
advances
Examples
The troops made a swift advance toward the enemy lines. 
02

progress or improvement in a particular area 

advance definition and meaning
Examples
The company's technological advance has been remarkable this year. 
03

a tentative proposal meant to gauge others' reactions 

Examples
He made an advance to test the idea with his colleagues. 
04

an increase in value, price, or amount 

Examples
The stock showed an advance of five points. 
05

an amount of money paid before it has been earned 

Examples
She received an advance on her salary. 
to advance
01

to help something progress or succeed 

Transitive: to advance a goal or cause
to advance definition and meaning
Examples
The student diligently studied each day to advance their understanding of the subject. 
02

to propose an idea or theory for discussion 

Transitive: to advance a hypothesis or proposal
to advance definition and meaning
Examples
During the team meeting, Sarah advanced a new marketing strategy to boost product visibility. 
03

to move ahead or proceed forward 

Intransitive
to advance definition and meaning
Examples
As the marathon started, the runners began to advance along the racecourse. 
04

to move towards a goal or desired outcome 

Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
advance
3rd person singular
advances
Present participle
advancing
Past simple
advanced
Past participle
advanced
Examples
Despite facing challenges, the project continued to advance towards completion. 
05

to increase the level or rate of wages, prices, interest rates, etc. 

Transitive: to advance rate of a payment
Examples
In response to the economic conditions, the company decided to advance the salaries of its employees by 10%. 
06

to cause to move forward 

Transitive: to advance sth
Examples
The construction workers used heavy machinery to advance the massive concrete blocks into position. 
07

(of costs, shares, etc.) to increase in value, price, or amount 

Intransitive
Examples
As demand for the limited edition product grew, its market price started to advance. 
08

to provide funds or a payment earlier than the scheduled or expected time 

Transitive: to advance a payment
Examples
The company agreed to advance the employee's salary to help cover unexpected medical expenses. 
09

to promote someone to a higher position, level, or rank 

Transitive: to advance sb to a position or rank
Examples
In recognition of his exceptional leadership skills, the employee was advanced to the position of team manager. 
advance
01

(of a specific group of people) sent ahead of the main group to prepare the way or gather information for what is to come 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The advance team set up camp before the rest of the expedition arrived. 
02

done, provided, or arranged before a future event or expected time 

Examples
He received an advance copy of the book before its official release. 
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