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To cause something to move forward or progress.
Examples
Her advance warning helped us prepare.
Her advance warning helped us prepare.
She felt flattered when he advanced her after the concert.
She felt flattered when he advanced her after the concert.
The new policy will advance renewable energy research.
The new policy will advance renewable energy research.
His sudden advance surprised everyone in the meeting.
His sudden advance surprised everyone in the meeting.
They advanced a plan to improve public transport.
They advanced a plan to improve public transport.
Similar words
overture
support
forward movement
table
lend
early
promote
provide
progress
surgeMeanings
Examples
The troops advanced across the open field.
The troops advanced across the open field.
She advances her position slowly but surely.
She advances her position slowly but surely.
We are advancing toward the summit despite the wind.
We are advancing toward the summit despite the wind.
He advanced the cart up the hill.
He advanced the cart up the hill.
The line of cars advanced one by one at the traffic light.
The line of cars advanced one by one at the traffic light.
After the signal, the runners advanced in perfect unison.
After the signal, the runners advanced in perfect unison.
Similar words
move forward
proceed
go ahead
march
push ahead
progress
Examples
The advance of the army was halted by the river.
The advance of the army was halted by the river.
Each advance on the board brings you closer to victory.
Each advance on the board brings you closer to victory.
His sudden advance surprised everyone in the meeting.
His sudden advance surprised everyone in the meeting.
The advance of technology changes how we live.
The advance of technology changes how we live.
A rapid advance in the race gave her the lead.
A rapid advance in the race gave her the lead.
The advance of the tide covered the beach.
The advance of the tide covered the beach.
Examples
The contractor received an advance to start the renovation.
The contractor received an advance to start the renovation.
She asked for a small advance before the project began.
She asked for a small advance before the project began.
The company gave him an advance on his salary.
The company gave him an advance on his salary.
A cash advance can be taken from a credit card.
A cash advance can be taken from a credit card.
They offered an advance to cover the initial costs.
They offered an advance to cover the initial costs.
The writer received an advance for the upcoming novel.
The writer received an advance for the upcoming novel.
Similar words
prepayment
upfront payment
deposit
down payment
loan
credit
Examples
We need to advance the meeting to Monday morning.
We need to advance the meeting to Monday morning.
The deadline was advanced by two weeks.
The deadline was advanced by two weeks.
Can you advance the launch date to June?
Can you advance the launch date to June?
They advanced the appointment to an earlier slot.
They advanced the appointment to an earlier slot.
The schedule was advanced after the team finished early.
The schedule was advanced after the team finished early.
She asked to advance the rehearsal to Friday.
She asked to advance the rehearsal to Friday.
Similar words
move up
bring forward
reschedule earlier
expedite
shift earlier
rearrange earlier
Examples
He will advance a proposal at the council meeting.
He will advance a proposal at the council meeting.
The scientist advanced a new theory for peer review.
The scientist advanced a new theory for peer review.
She advanced the idea during the brainstorming session.
She advanced the idea during the brainstorming session.
The committee advanced a motion to change the rules.
The committee advanced a motion to change the rules.
They advanced a plan to improve public transport.
They advanced a plan to improve public transport.
The author advanced a draft for editorial feedback.
The author advanced a draft for editorial feedback.
Similar words
propose
submit
present
put forward
suggest
table
Examples
He advanced her at the party, hoping she would smile.
He advanced her at the party, hoping she would smile.
She felt flattered when he advanced her after the concert.
She felt flattered when he advanced her after the concert.
He advanced his crush with a playful joke.
He advanced his crush with a playful joke.
When he advanced her, she blushed and laughed.
When he advanced her, she blushed and laughed.
His bold advance caught her off guard but intrigued her.
His bold advance caught her off guard but intrigued her.
She returned his advance with a shy smile.
She returned his advance with a shy smile.
Similar words
flirt
court
woo
make a move
hit on
pursue
Examples
His advance was welcomed with a warm smile.
His advance was welcomed with a warm smile.
She appreciated his gentle advance at the dinner.
She appreciated his gentle advance at the dinner.
The unexpected advance left her speechless.
The unexpected advance left her speechless.
His bold advance sparked a lively conversation.
His bold advance sparked a lively conversation.
She turned down his advance politely.
She turned down his advance politely.
The subtle advance hinted at deeper feelings.
The subtle advance hinted at deeper feelings.
Similar words
flirtation
overture
approach
proposal
make a move
courtship
Examples
We sent an advance notice about the road closure.
We sent an advance notice about the road closure.
Her advance warning helped us prepare.
Her advance warning helped us prepare.
The advance payment covered all initial costs.
The advance payment covered all initial costs.
He gave an advance heads-up before the surprise.
He gave an advance heads-up before the surprise.
An advance schedule was posted for the conference.
An advance schedule was posted for the conference.
The advance report showed the project was on track.
The advance report showed the project was on track.
Similar words
prior
early
preceding
preemptive
beforehand
provisional
Examples
The stock advanced by three percent today.
The stock advanced by three percent today.
Shares advanced after the earnings report.
Shares advanced after the earnings report.
The market advanced despite the news.
The market advanced despite the news.
His portfolio advanced steadily over the year.
His portfolio advanced steadily over the year.
The price advanced as demand increased.
The price advanced as demand increased.
Investors cheered as the index advanced.
Investors cheered as the index advanced.
Examples
The bank advanced a loan to the small business.
The bank advanced a loan to the small business.
She advanced $5,000 to cover the expenses.
She advanced $5,000 to cover the expenses.
They advanced credit to the new homeowner.
They advanced credit to the new homeowner.
The government advanced funds for the research project.
The government advanced funds for the research project.
He advanced the money before the contract was signed.
He advanced the money before the contract was signed.
The lender advanced the amount on short notice.
The lender advanced the amount on short notice.
Similar words
loan
lend
provide
furnish
extend
credit
Etymology
From Middle English advance, recorded from the 12th century.
FAQ
What does advance mean as a verb when talking about movement?
It means to go or cause something to go forward, often toward a target or in an attack.
What does advance mean as a noun in a military or game context?
It refers to a forward movement of troops, a process, or a game piece.
How is advance used in finance to describe a payment?
It can mean a prepayment, a sum given ahead of time, such as a deposit or down payment.
What is the past tense form of advance?
The past tense is advanced.
What is the present participle form of advance?
The present participle is advancing.
Where does the word advance come from?
It comes from Middle English advance, recorded from the 12th century.
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