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advance
Synonyms and Antonyms of advance
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forward movement in time or place
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an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
amelioration, boost, heightening, increase, melioration, strengthening, upgrade, uplift, upswing, uptrend, upturn
betterment, development, elaboration, evolution, expansion, gestation, growth, maturation, perfection, ripening
civilization, edification, education, enlightenment
hindrance, impediment, stumbling block
decadence, decay, declension, decline, decrease, degeneration, descent, deterioration, diminishment, downgrade, ebbing, failing, flagging, languishment, lapse, lessening, reduction, sinking, slowing, weakening, worsening
detriment, disablement, drawback, glitch, impairment, shortcoming
advance
Synonyms and Antonyms of advance
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to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
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to help the growth or development of
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to move forward along a course
gain ground
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to move higher in rank or position
kick upstairs
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to set before the mind for consideration
put forth, put forward
Synonym Discussion of advance
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- advance the cause of peace
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- a campaign to promote better health
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- a wage increase would forward productivity
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- used the marriage to further his career
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