Advance

Pronunciation: /ədˈvæns/

Advance (verb)

  1. To move forward or make progress.
  2. To develop or improve something further.
  3. To give money before it is due.

Examples

  • The troops advance towards the enemy lines.
  • She advanced slowly through the crowd.

Common collocations: advance steadily, advance rapidly, advance knowledge, advance technology, advance payment

Advance (noun)

  1. A movement forward or progress in something.
  2. Money given before it is due.

Examples

  • The advance of the army was unstoppable.
  • The advance of technology has changed our lives.

Synonyms of Advance

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Advance

  • — opposite of moving forward
  • — opposite of making progress