advance
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British pronunciation
/ɐdvˈæns/

Definition & Meaning of "advance"in English

Advance
01

progress or improvement in a particular area

advance definition and meaning
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The company 's technological advance has been remarkable this year.
02

a forward movement by soldiers

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The troops made a swift advance toward the enemy lines.
03

a tentative proposal meant to gauge others' reactions

04

an increase in value, price, or amount

05

an amount of money paid before it has been earned

to advance
01

to help something progress or succeed

Transitive: to advance a goal or cause
to advance definition and meaning
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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
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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
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As the marathon started, the runners began to advance along the racecourse.
04

to move towards a goal or desired outcome

Intransitive
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In recognition of his exceptional leadership skills, the employee was advanced to the position of team manager.
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.
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.
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