advanced; advancing
Definition of advance
(Entry 1 of 3)
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
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
advance
nounDefinition of advance (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : a moving forward
halted the enemy's advances
2a : progress in development
… mistaking material advance for spiritual enrichment.— H. J. Laski
b : 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 (as to gain favor or form an acquaintance)
especially : the act of speaking to someone in an effort to start a sexual relationship —usually plural She rejected his advances. The report alleges that the supervisor repeatedly made unwanted/improper sexual advances towards subordinates.
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 in advance of
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
: ahead of made preparations several days in advance of her arrival
advance
adjectiveDefinition of advance (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : made, sent, or furnished ahead of time
advance sales
2 : going or situated before
an advance party of soldiers
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