advance

/ɐdvˈæns/

/ədˈvæns/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Advance

[NOUN]

progress or improvement in a particular area

synonyms : betterment

improvement

a forward movement by soldiers

synonyms : progress

progression

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

synonyms : advancement

antonyms : retreat

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

synonyms : approach

feeler

overture

a rise in the value, price, or amount of something

synonyms : rise

an amount paid before it is earned

synonyms : cash advance

to advance

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to help something progress or succeed

synonyms : boost

encourage

further

promote

move towards a goal or desired outcome

synonyms : go on

antonyms : withdraw

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

synonyms : throw out

increase or raise

synonyms : boost

supercharge

to cause to move forward or to progress

synonyms : bring forward

antonyms : back

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

synonyms : gain

antonyms : fall back

develop in a positive way

synonyms : come along

antonyms : regress

develop further

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

synonyms : gain

move forward

synonyms : set ahead

pay in advance

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

synonyms : elevate

antonyms : demote

advance

[ADJECTIVE]

being ahead of time or need

synonyms : advance(a)

beforehand(p)

describing something that is given, sent, or done before something happens

synonyms : advance(a)

advanced(a)

in advance(p)

Examples

1. Technology advances by fits and starts.

2. The study yielded significant findings that could advance medical research.

3. She booked a hotel room in advance to ensure she had a place to stay during her vacation.

4. The tennis player achieved a clean sweep of her matches, winning every set and advancing to the finals.

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