advance

verb
UK: /ədˈvɑːns/
US: /ədˈvæns/

  1. To move forward or make progress.

    1. The army will advance tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Technological advances have improved our lives significantly, enabling us to connect globally and automate tasks. [ ] [ ]

  2. To develop or improve.

    1. His skills advance every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. She hopes to advance her career by taking on new challenges and expanding her professional network. [ ] [ ]

  3. To pay money before it is due.

    1. Can you advance me some money? [ ] [ ]
    2. The company agreed to advance him the funds needed for the project, demonstrating their trust in his capabilities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

improvement progress development promote further
advance noun

  1. Progress or a development in an area.

    1. It is a great advance in science. [ ] [ ]
    2. This technological advance allows for more efficient data processing and improved decision-making capabilities. [ ] [ ]

  2. An amount of money paid before it is due.

    1. He asked for an advance on his salary. [ ] [ ]
    2. The author received an advance from the publisher, allowing them to dedicate time to writing the manuscript. [ ] [ ]
advance adjective

  1. Done or supplied beforehand.

    1. This is an advance warning. [ ] [ ]
    2. We received advance notice of the meeting, allowing us to prepare our presentations effectively. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "advance" in English means: To move forward or make progress., To develop or improve., To pay money before it is due..

The phonetic transcription of "advance" is /ədˈvɑːns/ in British English and /ədˈvæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "advance": improvement, progress, development, promote, further.

Example usage of "advance": "The army will advance tonight.". More examples on the page.