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advance
Synonyms and Antonyms of advance
- During her long convalescence, the housebound woman was barely aware of the advance of the seasons.
- Under her new teacher, the aspiring violinist has made noticeable advances in her technique in just a few weeks.
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, 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
- advanced her some cash with the understanding that the amount would be deducted from her first paycheck
- great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
- As the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smarter.
gain ground
- Within six months he was advanced to the position of head waiter.
kick upstairs
- Let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal.
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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