Noun
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increase in price or value
"the news caused a general advance on the stock market"
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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"
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a change for the better
progress in development
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a movement forward
"he listened for the progress of the troops"
Verb
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rise in rate or price
"The stock market gained 24 points today"
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move forward
"we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
- set ahead -
pay in advance
"Can you advance me some money?"
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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"
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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"
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increase or raise
"boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
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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
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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"