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verb ad·vance \əd-ˈvan(t)s\

Definition of advance

advanced

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advancing

transitive verb
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
4 archaic : to lift up : raise
5 : to bring forward in time; especially : to make earlier advance the date of the meeting
6 : to bring forward for notice, consideration, or acceptance : propose advance an idea
7 : to supply or furnish in expectation of repayment advance a loan
8 : to raise in rate : increase advance the rent
intransitive verb
1 : to move forward : proceed an advancing army
2 : to make progress : increase advance in age
3 : to rise in rank, position, or importance advance through the ranks
4 : to rise in rate or price advancing wages

advancer

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Examples of advance in a Sentence

The car advanced slowly down the street.
The sun slowly advanced across the sky.
She opened the door and advanced cautiously into the room.
advance the hands of a clock
The film is advanced by an electric motor.
The team advanced the ball steadily down the field.
Our understanding of this disease has advanced rapidly in recent years.
The team did not advance beyond the first round of the play-offs.
The company tries to keep up with advancing technology.
As he advanced in age and stature he advanced in knowledge.

Origin and Etymology of advance

Middle English advauncen, from Anglo-French avancer, from Vulgar Latin *abantiare, from Late Latin abante in front, from Latin ab- + ante before — more at ante-

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First Known Use: 1538

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Synonym Discussion of advance

advance, promote, forward, further mean to help (someone or something) to move ahead. advance stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end. advance the cause of peace promote suggests an encouraging or fostering and may denote an increase in status or rank. a campaign to promote better health forward implies an impetus forcing something ahead. a wage increase would forward productivity further suggests a removing of obstacles in the way of a desired advance. used the marriage to further his career

advance

noun ad·vance

Definition of advance

1 : a moving forward halted the enemy's advances
2a : progress in development … mistaking material advance for spiritual enrichment. — H. J. Laskib : a progressive step : improvement an advance in medical technique
3 : a rise in price, value, or amount The workers won wage advances.
4 : a first step or approach made Her attitude discouraged all advances.
5 : a provision of something (such as money or goods) before a return is received I need an advance on my salary.; also : the money or goods supplied received a $100,000 advance on his new book

in advance

1 : to, toward, or in a place or position ahead sent scouts out in advance
2 : before a deadline or an anticipated event made reservations in advance

in advance of

: ahead of made preparations several days in advance of her arrival

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Examples of advance in a Sentence

trying to halt the enemy's advance
trying to halt the enemy's advances
a big advance in technology
The new system represents a considerable advance over the old one.
There have been few advances made in the treatment of this disease.
There has been little advance made in the treatment of this disease.
The workers won wage advances.
a yearlong advance in stock prices

Origin and Etymology of advance

see ¹advance

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First Known Use: 1570

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advance

adjective ad·vance

Definition of advance

1 : made, sent, or furnished ahead of time advance sales
2 : going or situated before an advance party of soldiers

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Examples of advance in a Sentence

an advance copy of a new book

Origin and Etymology of advance

see ¹advance

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First Known Use: 1701

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ADVANCE Defined for English Language Learners

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verb

Definition of advance for English Language Learners

: to move forward
: to move (someone or something) forward
: to go forward : to make progress : to continue in a process of development, aging, etc.

advance

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Definition of advance for English Language Learners

: forward movement
: progress in the development or improvement of something
: a rise in price, value, or amount

advance

adjective

Definition of advance for English Language Learners

: made, sent, or provided at an early time
: going or placed before others

ADVANCE Defined for Kids

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verb ad·vance \əd-ˈvans\

Definition of advance for Students

advanced

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advancing

1 : to move forward Advance your piece five spaces on your next turn.
2 : to help the progress of Laws were passed that advance freedom.
3 : to raise to a higher rank : promote She was advanced from teller to assistant bank manager.
4 : to give ahead of time My boss advanced me 100 dollars from my wages.
5 : propose 1 The candidate advanced a new plan.

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noun ad·vance

Definition of advance for Students

1 : a forward movement Troops tried to halt the enemy's advance.
2 : progress in development : improvement advances in medicine
3 : a rise in price, value, or amount
4 : a first step or approach friendly advances
5 : money given ahead of the usual time I asked for an advance on my salary.

in advance

: before an expected event You knew a week in advance about the test.

Law Dictionary

advance

transitive verb ad·vance

Legal Definition of advance

advanced

advancing

: to supply or provide ahead of time: as a : to give (a gift) by way of or as an advancement b : to supply (as money) beforehand in expectation of repayment or other future adjustment