advance
🇺🇸
/ədˈvæns/
🇬🇧
/ədˈvɑːns/
noun
B2
A step forward in knowledge or technology.
Advances in medicine have improved treatments.
R
The act of moving forward, especially in battle.
The soldiers made an advance towards the enemy lines.
R
Money given before it's earned or due.
She requested an advance on her paycheck.
R
Unwanted attempts at starting a romantic or sexual relationship.
He made advances towards her, but she was not interested.
R
A rise in price or value.
The stock market saw significant advances.
verb
B2
To develop or make progress.
We must advance our skills to stay competitive.
R
To move forward, often threateningly.
She advanced towards the goal, determined to score.
R
To help something succeed or develop.
The new policy will advance the cause of equality.
R
To give money before it's due.
The company advanced him the funds for the project.
R
To suggest an idea for consideration.
The scientist advanced a theory about the origins of the universe.
R
To move an event to an earlier time.
The meeting was advanced by two hours.
R
To move forward in a device or process.
Press the button to advance the tape.
R
To increase in price or value.
The stock advanced significantly this year.
adjective
B2
Happening before a scheduled time.
Please give us advance notice of any changes.
R
A group that arrives somewhere before the main group.
The advance team set up camp before the rest arrived.
translation
A step forward in knowledge or technology.; The act of moving forward, especially in battle.; Money given before it's earned or due.; Unwanted attempts at starting a romantic or sexual relationship.; A rise in price or value.
To develop or make progress.; To move forward, often threateningly.; To help something succeed or develop.; To give money before it's due.; To suggest an idea for consideration.; To move an event to an earlier time.; To move forward in a device or process.; To increase in price or value.
Happening before a scheduled time.; A group that arrives somewhere before the main group.
Word Forms
3rd Present
advances
Progressive
advancing
Past
advanced
Plural
advances
Perfect
advanced