ADVANCE as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of moving forward toward a goal
   Synonym(s)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • forward motion (what does forward motion mean?)
   • onward motion (what does onward motion mean?)
   • procession (what does procession mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • motion (what does motion mean?)
   • movement (what does movement mean?)
   • move (what does move mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • push (what does push mean?)
   • career (what does career mean?)
   • life history (what does life history mean?)
   • march (what does march mean?)
   • plain sailing (what does plain sailing mean?)
   • clear sailing (what does clear sailing mean?)
   • easy going (what does easy going mean?)
   • leapfrog (what does leapfrog mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • bring forward (what does bring forward mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • pass on (what does pass on mean?)
   • move on (what does move on mean?)
   • march on (what does march on mean?)
   • go on (what does go on mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • pass on (what does pass on mean?)
   • move on (what does move on mean?)
   • march on (what does march on mean?)
   • go on (what does go on mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • come on (what does come on mean?)
   • come along (what does come along mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • get on (what does get on mean?)
   • get along (what does get along mean?)
   • shape up (what does shape up mean?)
   • proceed (what does proceed mean?)
   • go forward (what does go forward mean?)
   • continue (what does continue mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • pass on (what does pass on mean?)
   • move on (what does move on mean?)
   • march on (what does march on mean?)
   • go on (what does go on mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • pass on (what does pass on mean?)
   • move on (what does move on mean?)
   • march on (what does march on mean?)
   • go on (what does go on mean?)
2. Meaning
   • increase in price or value
   Synonym(s)
   • rise (what does rise mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the news caused a general advance on the stock market
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • increase (what does increase mean?)
   • step-up (what does step-up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • rise (what does rise mean?)
   • go up (what does go up mean?)
   • climb (what does climb mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • gain (what does gain mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
   Synonym(s)
   • approach (what does approach mean?)
   • feeler (what does feeler mean?)
   • overture (what does overture mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • she rejected his advances
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • suggestion (what does suggestion mean?)
   • proposition (what does proposition mean?)
   • proffer (what does proffer mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • approach (what does approach mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a change for the better
   • progress in development
   Synonym(s)
   • betterment (what does betterment mean?)
   • improvement (what does improvement mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • transformation (what does transformation mean?)
   • transmutation (what does transmutation mean?)
   • shift (what does shift mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • revival (what does revival mean?)
   • resurgence (what does resurgence mean?)
   • revitalization (what does revitalization mean?)
   • revitalisation (what does revitalisation mean?)
   • revivification (what does revivification mean?)
   • refinement (what does refinement mean?)
   • elaboration (what does elaboration mean?)
   • adjustment (what does adjustment mean?)
   • accommodation (what does accommodation mean?)
   • fitting (what does fitting mean?)
   • conservation (what does conservation mean?)
   • preservation (what does preservation mean?)
   • recovery (what does recovery mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • promote (what does promote mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • boost (what does boost mean?)
   • further (what does further mean?)
   • encourage (what does encourage mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • come on (what does come on mean?)
   • come along (what does come along mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • get on (what does get on mean?)
   • get along (what does get along mean?)
   • shape up (what does shape up mean?)
   • better (what does better mean?)
   • improve (what does improve mean?)
   • ameliorate (what does ameliorate mean?)
   • meliorate (what does meliorate mean?)
   • better (what does better mean?)
   • improve (what does improve mean?)
   • ameliorate (what does ameliorate mean?)
   • meliorate (what does meliorate mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a movement forward
   Synonym(s)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he listened for the progress of the troops
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change of location (what does change of location mean?)
   • travel (what does travel mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • headway (what does headway mean?)
   • head (what does head mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • pass on (what does pass on mean?)
   • move on (what does move on mean?)
   • march on (what does march on mean?)
   • go on (what does go on mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • pass on (what does pass on mean?)
   • move on (what does move on mean?)
   • march on (what does march on mean?)
   • go on (what does go on mean?)
6. Meaning
   • an amount paid before it is earned
   Synonym(s)
   • cash advance (what does cash advance mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sum (what does sum mean?)
   • sum of money (what does sum of money mean?)
   • amount (what does amount mean?)
   • amount of money (what does amount of money mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)

ADVANCE as VERB

1. Meaning
   • rise in rate or price
   Synonym(s)
   • gain (what does gain mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The stock market gained 24 points today
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • wax (what does wax mean?)
   • mount (what does mount mean?)
   • climb (what does climb mean?)
   • rise (what does rise mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • rise (what does rise mean?)
2. Meaning
   • develop in a positive way
   Synonym(s)
   • come along (what does come along mean?)
   • come on (what does come on mean?)
   • get along (what does get along mean?)
   • get on (what does get on mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • shape up (what does shape up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He progressed well in school
   • My plants are coming along
   • Plans are shaping up
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • develop (what does develop mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • regress (what does regress mean?)
   • retrograde (what does retrograde mean?)
   • retrogress (what does retrogress mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • climb (what does climb mean?)
   • leapfrog (what does leapfrog mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • improvement (what does improvement mean?)
   • betterment (what does betterment mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • procession (what does procession mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • forward motion (what does forward motion mean?)
   • onward motion (what does onward motion mean?)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
3. Meaning
   • increase or raise
   Synonym(s)
   • boost (what does boost mean?)
   • supercharge (what does supercharge mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • increase (what does increase mean?)
4. Meaning
   • develop further
   Usage Example(s)
   • We are advancing technology every day
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • better (what does better mean?)
   • improve (what does improve mean?)
   • amend (what does amend mean?)
   • ameliorate (what does ameliorate mean?)
   • meliorate (what does meliorate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • procession (what does procession mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • forward motion (what does forward motion mean?)
   • onward motion (what does onward motion mean?)
5. Meaning
   • bring forward for consideration or acceptance
   Synonym(s)
   • throw out (what does throw out mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • advance an argument
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • propose (what does propose mean?)
   • suggest (what does suggest mean?)
   • advise (what does advise mean?)
6. Meaning
   • obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
   Synonym(s)
   • gain (what does gain mean?)
   • gain ground (what does gain ground mean?)
   • get ahead (what does get ahead mean?)
   • make headway (what does make headway mean?)
   • pull ahead (what does pull ahead mean?)
   • win (what does win mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Antonym(s)
   • fall back (what does fall back mean?)
   • lose (what does lose mean?)
   • drop off (what does drop off mean?)
   • fall behind (what does fall behind mean?)
   • recede (what does recede mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • steal (what does steal mean?)
   • score (what does score mean?)
   • hit (what does hit mean?)
   • tally (what does tally mean?)
   • rack up (what does rack up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • win (what does win mean?)
   • gainer (what does gainer mean?)
7. Meaning
   • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
   Synonym(s)
   • go on (what does go on mean?)
   • march on (what does march on mean?)
   • move on (what does move on mean?)
   • pass on (what does pass on mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Time marches on
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • travel (what does travel mean?)
   • go (what does go mean?)
   • move (what does move mean?)
   • locomote (what does locomote mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • recede (what does recede mean?)
   • fall back (what does fall back mean?)
   • retire (what does retire mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • forge (what does forge mean?)
   • penetrate (what does penetrate mean?)
   • creep up (what does creep up mean?)
   • sneak up (what does sneak up mean?)
   • encroach (what does encroach mean?)
   • infringe (what does infringe mean?)
   • impinge (what does impinge mean?)
   • press on (what does press on mean?)
   • push on (what does push on mean?)
   • plough on (what does plough on mean?)
   • string (what does string mean?)
   • string along (what does string along mean?)
   • pass (what does pass mean?)
   • overtake (what does overtake mean?)
   • overhaul (what does overhaul mean?)
   • close in (what does close in mean?)
   • draw in (what does draw in mean?)
   • edge (what does edge mean?)
   • inch (what does inch mean?)
   • ratchet (what does ratchet mean?)
   • rachet up (what does rachet up mean?)
   • ratchet down (what does ratchet down mean?)
   • elapse (what does elapse mean?)
   • lapse (what does lapse mean?)
   • pass (what does pass mean?)
   • slip by (what does slip by mean?)
   • glide by (what does glide by mean?)
   • slip away (what does slip away mean?)
   • go by (what does go by mean?)
   • slide by (what does slide by mean?)
   • go along (what does go along mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • procession (what does procession mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • forward motion (what does forward motion mean?)
   • onward motion (what does onward motion mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • procession (what does procession mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • forward motion (what does forward motion mean?)
   • onward motion (what does onward motion mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • procession (what does procession mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • forward motion (what does forward motion mean?)
   • onward motion (what does onward motion mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • procession (what does procession mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • forward motion (what does forward motion mean?)
   • onward motion (what does onward motion mean?)
   • advancer (what does advancer mean?)
8. Meaning
   • cause to move forward
   Synonym(s)
   • bring forward (what does bring forward mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Can you move the car seat forward?
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • move (what does move mean?)
   • displace (what does displace mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • nose (what does nose mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • progress (what does progress mean?)
   • progression (what does progression mean?)
   • procession (what does procession mean?)
   • advance (what does advance mean?)
   • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
   • forward motion (what does forward motion mean?)
   • onward motion (what does onward motion mean?)
9. Meaning
   • move forward
   Synonym(s)
   • set ahead (what does set ahead mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward
   Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • set (what does set mean?)
10. Meaning
    • pay in advance
    Usage Example(s)
    • Can you advance me some money?
    Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • lend (what does lend mean?)
    • loan (what does loan mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • advance (what does advance mean?)
    • cash advance (what does cash advance mean?)
11. Meaning
    • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    Synonym(s)
    • elevate (what does elevate mean?)
    • kick upstairs (what does kick upstairs mean?)
    • promote (what does promote mean?)
    • raise (what does raise mean?)
    • upgrade (what does upgrade mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • delegate (what does delegate mean?)
    • designate (what does designate mean?)
    • depute (what does depute mean?)
    • assign (what does assign mean?)
    Antonym(s)
    • demote (what does demote mean?)
    • bump (what does bump mean?)
    • relegate (what does relegate mean?)
    • break (what does break mean?)
    • kick downstairs (what does kick downstairs mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • tenure (what does tenure mean?)
    • bring up (what does bring up mean?)
    • spot promote (what does spot promote mean?)
    • ennoble (what does ennoble mean?)
    • gentle (what does gentle mean?)
    • entitle (what does entitle mean?)
    • prefer (what does prefer mean?)
    • favor (what does favor mean?)
    • favour (what does favour mean?)
    • brevet (what does brevet mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • acme (what does acme mean?)
    • height (what does height mean?)
    • elevation (what does elevation mean?)
    • peak (what does peak mean?)
    • pinnacle (what does pinnacle mean?)
    • summit (what does summit mean?)
    • superlative (what does superlative mean?)
    • top (what does top mean?)
    • aggrandizement (what does aggrandizement mean?)
    • aggrandisement (what does aggrandisement mean?)
    • elevation (what does elevation mean?)
    • promotion (what does promotion mean?)
    • furtherance (what does furtherance mean?)
    • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
    • promotion (what does promotion mean?)
12. Meaning
    • contribute to the progress or growth of
    Synonym(s)
    • boost (what does boost mean?)
    • encourage (what does encourage mean?)
    • further (what does further mean?)
    • promote (what does promote mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
    Hypernyms(s) advance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • back up (what does back up mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • connive at (what does connive at mean?)
    • wink at (what does wink at mean?)
    • foster (what does foster mean?)
    • further (what does further mean?)
    • spur (what does spur mean?)
    • help (what does help mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    • feed (what does feed mean?)
    • contribute (what does contribute mean?)
    • lead (what does lead mean?)
    • conduce (what does conduce mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • boost (what does boost mean?)
    • encouragement (what does encouragement mean?)
    • promotion (what does promotion mean?)
    • furtherance (what does furtherance mean?)
    • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
    • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
    • protagonist (what does protagonist mean?)
    • champion (what does champion mean?)
    • admirer (what does admirer mean?)
    • booster (what does booster mean?)
    • friend (what does friend mean?)
    • promoter (what does promoter mean?)
    • booster (what does booster mean?)
    • plugger (what does plugger mean?)
    • boost (what does boost mean?)
    • improvement (what does improvement mean?)
    • betterment (what does betterment mean?)
    • advance (what does advance mean?)
    • promotion (what does promotion mean?)
    • furtherance (what does furtherance mean?)
    • advancement (what does advancement mean?)
    • forwarding (what does forwarding mean?)
    • furtherance (what does furtherance mean?)
    • promotion (what does promotion mean?)