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advance - Dictionary definition and meaning for advance

ADVANCE

(noun) the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
synonyms : advancement , forward motion , onward motion , procession , progress , progression
(noun) increase in price or value
"the news caused a general advance on the stock market"
synonyms : rise
(noun) a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
"she rejected his advances"
synonyms : approach , feeler , overture
(noun) a change for the better; progress in development
synonyms : betterment , improvement
(noun) a movement forward
"he listened for the progress of the troops"
synonyms : progress , progression
(noun) an amount paid before it is earned
synonyms : cash advance
(verb) rise in rate or price
"The stock market gained 24 points today"
synonyms : gain
(verb) develop in a positive way
"He progressed well in school", "My plants are coming along", "Plans are shaping up"
synonyms : come along , come on , get along , get on , progress , shape up
(verb) increase or raise
"boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
synonyms : boost , supercharge
He was asked to boost the voltage in the electrical circuit. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) develop further
"We are advancing technology every day"
(verb) bring forward for consideration or acceptance
"advance an argument"
synonyms : throw out
(verb) 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"
synonyms : gain , gain ground , get ahead , make headway , pull ahead , win
(verb) move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
"Time marches on"
synonyms : go on , march on , move on , pass on , progress
(verb) cause to move forward
"Can you move the car seat forward?"
synonyms : bring forward
(verb) move forward
"we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
synonyms : set ahead
(verb) pay in advance
"Can you advance me some money?"
(verb) 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"
synonyms : elevate , kick upstairs , promote , raise , upgrade
John was promoted from the position of a manager to that of an executive manager. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) contribute to the progress or growth of
"I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
synonyms : boost , encourage , further , promote
(adj.) situated ahead or going before
"an advance party", "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"
synonyms : advanced , in advance
(adj.) being ahead of time or need
"gave advance warning", "was beforehand with her report"
synonyms : beforehand

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