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- DictionaryAd·vance/ədˈvans/
verb
- 1. move forward in a purposeful way: "the troops advanced on the capital"
- 2. make or cause to make progress: "our knowledge is advancing all the time"
noun
- 1. a forward movement: "the rebels' advance on Madrid was well under way"
- 2. a development or improvement: "genuine advances in engineering techniques"
adjective
- 1. done, sent, or supplied beforehand: "advance notice"
1. : to accelerate the growth or progress of. advance a cause. 2. : to bring or move forward. advance a pawn. 3. : to raise to a higher rank. was advanced from clerk to assistant manager.
ADVANCE definition: 1. to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something: 2. to pay someone some…. Learn more.
The verb advance means "move forward purposefully." When you move forward, you advance. You can advance a chess piece on a board, advance toward someone across a room, or observe an army as it advances into a country.
to bring into consideration or notice; suggest; propose: to advance reasons for a tax cut. Synonyms: offer, propound, adduce. Antonyms: withdraw. to improve; further: to advance one's interests. Synonyms: promote, forward. to raise in rank; promote: The board of directors advanced him to president. to raise in rate or amount; increase:
1. a. To go or move forward or onward. b. To move against another, as when attacking: advance on the enemy's position. 2. To make progress; improve. 3. To rise in rank, position, or value. 4. To serve as an advance person for a trip to be made by a politician or a dignitary. n.
Definition of advance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. : far on in time or course. a man advanced in years. 2. a. : being beyond others in progress or ideas. tastes a bit too advanced for the times. b. : being beyond the elementary or introductory. advanced chemistry. c. : greatly developed beyond an initial stage. the most advanced scientific methods. advanced weapons systems. d.
An advance is money which is lent or paid to someone before they would normally receive it.
advance verb (PROGRESS) to develop or progress, or to make something develop or progress: He moved to New York with hopes of advancing his career. Research has advanced our understanding of the virus.
Advance Definition. To cause to move forward. Advance a chess piece. To bring forward; move forward. To advance a chessman. To go forward; move ahead. To put forward; propose or suggest. Advanced a novel theory during the seminar. To raise in rank, importance, etc.; promote.
