English dictionary
advance
adjectivePronunciation
ədˈvæns
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- situated ahead or going before
adjective
- being ahead of time or need
noun
- the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
noun
- increase in price or value
noun
- a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
noun
- a change for the better; progress in development
noun
- a movement forward
noun
- an amount paid before it is earned
verb
- rise in rate or price
verb
- increase or raise
verb
- develop in a positive way
verb
- develop further
verb
- bring forward for consideration or acceptance
verb
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
verb
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
verb
- cause to move forward
verb
- move forward
verb
- pay in advance
verb
- give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
verb
- contribute to the progress or growth of
Example sentences
an advance party
at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies
gave advance warning
was beforehand with her report
the news caused a general advance on the stock market
she rejected his advances
he listened for the progress of the troops
The stock market gained 24 points today
OPEC bumped up the price of oil
boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
He progressed well in school
My plants are coming along
Plans are shaping up
We are advancing technology every day
advance an argument
The home team was gaining ground
After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
win points
Time marches on
Can you move the car seat forward?
we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward
Can you advance me some money?
John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
Women tend not to advance in the major law firms
I got promoted after many years of hard work
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom