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advance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of advance

1 forward movement in time or place

During her long convalescence, the housebound woman was barely aware of the advance of the seasons.

Synonyms of advance

advancement, furtherance, going, headway, march, onrush, passage, process, procession, progress, progression

Words Related to advance

current, drift, flow, flux, stream, way

advent, approach, arrival, coming, nearing

bound, jump, leap, step, stride

impetus, momentum

Near Antonyms of advance

backwash, ebb, reflux

retraction, return, reversal, reverse

about-face, turnabout, turnaround

Antonyms of advance

recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat, retrogression

2 an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill

Under her new teacher, the aspiring violinist has made noticeable advances in her technique in just a few weeks.

Synonyms of advance

advancement, breakthrough, enhancement, improvement, refinement

Words Related to advance

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

renaissance, renascence, revival

innovation, invention

Near Antonyms of advance

breakdown, collapse, crash

hindrance, impediment, stumbling block

decadence, decay, decline, decrease, degeneration, descent, deterioration, diminishment, downgrade, ebbing, failing, flagging, languishment, lapse, lessening, reduction, sinking, slowing, weakening, worsening

detriment, disablement, drawback, glitch, impairment, shortcoming

Antonyms of advance

advance

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of advance

1 to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned

advanced her some cash with the understanding that the amount would be deducted from her first paycheck

Synonyms of advance

Words Related to advance

furnish, give, grant

Near Antonyms of advance

Antonyms of advance

2 to help the growth or development of

great thinkers who did much to advance modern science

Synonyms of advance

cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, incubate, nourish, nurse, nurture, promote

Words Related to advance

advocate, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support, uphold

endow, finance, fund, patronize, stake, subsidize, underwrite

abet, aid, assist

advertise, boost, plug, publicize, tout

agitate (for), campaign (for), work (for)

Near Antonyms of advance

ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, prevent, prohibit, proscribe

repress, snuff (out), squash, squelch, stifle, subdue, suppress

arrest, check, halt, retard

encumber, fetter, hobble, impede, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle

Antonyms of advance

discourage, frustrate, hinder, inhibit

3 to move forward along a course

As the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smarter.

Synonyms of advance

come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along, get on, go, go along, go off, march, pace, proceed, progress

Words Related to advance

accelerate, fast-forward, speed

journey, pass, repair, run, travel, wend

actuate, drive, impel, propel, push

Phrases Synonymous with advance

gain ground

Near Antonyms of advance

arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder, hold back, impede, nip, obstruct, slow (down or up), stem

repress, retard, stunt, suppress

delay, interrupt, stall

cramp, hamper, inhibit

cease, let up, pause

Antonyms of advance

remain, stand, stay, stop

4 to move higher in rank or position

Within six months he was advanced to the position of head waiter.

Synonyms of advance

elevate, promote, raise, upgrade

Words Related to advance

forward, further

aggrandize, boost, heighten, improve, lift, uplift

commission, ennoble, knight

acclaim, applaud, celebrate, cite, commend, compliment, congratulate, decorate

eulogize, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, hail, honor, laud, praise, salute

Phrases Synonymous with advance

kick upstairs

Near Antonyms of advance

depose, dethrone, dismiss, expel, impeach, oust, overthrow, remove, unmake, unseat

demean, disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, mortify, shame, take down

censure, condemn, denounce

Antonyms of advance

abase, degrade, demote, downgrade, lower, reduce

5 to set before the mind for consideration

Let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal.

Synonyms of advance

bounce, offer, pose, proffer, propose, propound, suggest, vote

Words Related to advance

nominate, recommend

present, submit, tender, trot out

file, lay, lodge

arrange, calculate, chart, contrive, cover, frame, map, plan, plot, shape

Phrases Synonymous with advance

put forth, put forward

6 to move closer to

I advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog.

Synonyms of advance

approach, come, near, nigh

Words Related to advance

drop in, enter, pop (in)

Near Antonyms of advance

depart, exit, leave

Antonyms of advance

go, recede (from), retreat, withdraw

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

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