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British pronunciation
/ɐdvˈæns/

Definition & Meaning of "advance"

Advance
01

progress or improvement in a particular area

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The company 's technological advance has been remarkable this year.
Medical research saw a significant advance in cancer treatment.
02

a forward movement by soldiers

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The troops made a swift advance toward the enemy lines.
The general ordered an advance to take the hill before sunset.
03

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

04

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

05

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

06

an amount paid before it is earned

to advance
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to help something progress or succeed

Transitive: to advance a goal or cause
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The student diligently studied each day to advance their understanding of the subject.
To enhance public health, the government implemented policies to advance vaccination coverage.
02

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

Transitive: to advance a hypothesis or proposal
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During the team meeting, Sarah advanced a new marketing strategy to boost product visibility.
The scientist eagerly advanced a hypothesis regarding the observed phenomenon.
03

to move ahead or proceed forward

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As the marathon started, the runners began to advance along the racecourse.
The army advanced towards the enemy's position.
04

to move towards a goal or desired outcome

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Despite facing challenges, the project continued to advance towards completion.
As the negotiations progressed, both parties sought common ground to advance towards a mutually beneficial agreement.
05

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

Transitive: to advance rate of a payment
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In response to the economic conditions, the company decided to advance the salaries of its employees by 10 %.
The government announced plans to advance the minimum wage.
06

to cause to move forward

Transitive: to advance sth
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The construction workers used heavy machinery to advance the massive concrete blocks into position.
The chess player strategically advanced their pawn to gain control of the center of the board.
07

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

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As demand for the limited edition product grew, its market price started to advance.
Investors were pleased to see their portfolios advance.
08

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

Transitive: to advance a payment
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The company agreed to advance the employee's salary to help cover unexpected medical expenses.
The client decided to advance a portion of the payment to secure the services of the contractor.
09

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

Transitive: to advance sb to a position or rank
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In recognition of his exceptional leadership skills, the employee was advanced to the position of team manager.
After years of dedicated service, the sergeant was advanced to the rank of lieutenant.
advance
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(of a specific group of people) sent ahead of the main group to prepare the way or gather information for what is to come

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The advance team set up camp before the rest of the expedition arrived.
The advance party checked the weather conditions before the main group began the hike.
02

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

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He received an advance copy of the book before its official release.
The team provided advance notice of the upcoming changes to the schedule.
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