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advance
verb(ad-vance)
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Synonyms: go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress,
Antonyms: recede,
advance
adjective(ad-vance)
being ahead of time or need
Synonyms: beforehand,
Examples:
Gave advance warning.
advance
noun(ad-vance)
a change for the better; progress in development
Synonyms: betterment, improvement,
advance
noun(ad-vance)
a movement forward
Synonyms: progress, progression,
advance
verb(ad-vance)
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
Synonyms: elevate, kick upstairs, promote, raise, upgrade,
Examples:
Women tend not to advance in the major law firms.
advance
noun(ad-vance)
an amount paid before it is earned
Synonyms: cash advance,
advance
noun(ad-vance)
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
Synonyms: approach, feeler, overture,
Examples:
She rejected his advances.
advance
adjective(ad-vance)
situated ahead or going before
Synonyms: advanced, in advance,
Examples:
An advance party.
At that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies.
advance
verb(ad-vance)
increase or raise
Synonyms: boost, supercharge,
advance
noun(ad-vance)
increase in price or value
Synonyms: rise,
Examples:
The news caused a general advance on the stock market.
advance
verb(ad-vance)
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Synonyms: gain, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win,
advance
verb(ad-vance)
develop in a positive way
Synonyms: come along, come on, get along, get on, progress, shape up,
advance
verb(ad-vance)
move forward
Synonyms: set ahead,
Examples:
We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward.
advance
noun(ad-vance)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Synonyms: advancement, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress, progression,
Antonyms: retreat,
advance
verb(ad-vance)
rise in rate or price
Synonyms: gain,
advance
verb(ad-vance)
contribute to the progress or growth of
Synonyms: boost, encourage, further, promote,
advance
verb(ad-vance)
bring forward for consideration or acceptance
Synonyms: throw out,
Examples:
Advance an argument.
advance
verb(ad-vance)
cause to move forward
Synonyms: bring forward,
Antonyms: back,
advance
verb(ad-vance)
develop further
advance
verb(ad-vance)
pay in advance
Examples:
Can you advance me some money?.

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