Meaning & Definition of Advance in English

1. A movement forward

• "He listened for the progress of the troops"

2. A change for the better

• Progress in development

3. A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• "She rejected his advances"

4. The act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

5. An amount paid before it is earned

6. Increase in price or value

• "The news caused a general advance on the stock market"

1. Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• "Time marches on"

2. Bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• "Advance an argument"

3. Increase or raise

• "Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"

4. Contribute to the progress or growth of

• "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

5. Cause to move forward

• "Can you move the car seat forward?"

6. Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• "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"

7. Develop in a positive way

• "He progressed well in school"

• "My plants are coming along"

• "Plans are shaping up"

8. Develop further

• "We are advancing technology every day"

9. Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• "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"

10. Pay in advance

• "Can you advance me some money?"

11. Move forward

• "We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"

12. Rise in rate or price

• "The stock market gained 24 points today"

1. Being ahead of time or need

• "Gave advance warning"

• "Was beforehand with her report"

2. Situated ahead or going before

• "An advance party"

• "At that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the rockies"