Definition of Advance

Noun

  • increase in price or value
    "the news caused a general advance on the stock market"
  • an amount paid before it is earned
    - cash advance
  • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
    - forward motion - onward motion
  • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
    "she rejected his advances"
  • a change for the better
    progress in development
  • a movement forward
    "he listened for the progress of the troops"

Verb

  • rise in rate or price
    "The stock market gained 24 points today"
  • move forward
    "we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
    - set ahead
  • pay in advance
    "Can you advance me some money?"
  • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"
    "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"
    "I got promoted after many years of hard work"
    - kick upstairs
  • develop further
    "We are advancing technology every day"
  • develop in a positive way
    "He progressed well in school"
    "My plants are coming along"
    "Plans are shaping up"
    - come on - come along - get on - get along - shape up
  • obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
    "The home team was gaining ground"
    "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
    - pull ahead - make headway - get ahead - gain ground
  • cause to move forward
    "Can you move the car seat forward?"
    - bring forward
  • contribute to the progress or growth of
    "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
  • increase or raise
    "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
  • bring forward for consideration or acceptance
    "advance an argument"
    - throw out
  • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
    "Time marches on"
    - pass on - move on - march on - go on

Adjective

  • situated ahead or going before
    "an advance party"
    "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"
    - in advance
  • being ahead of time or need
    "gave advance warning"
    "was beforehand with her report"
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Unscramble advance

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