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Advance

noun

/ədˈvæns/

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

to move forward or make progress

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

The army advanced towards the city.

advance notice

progress, improvement, development, breakthrough, proceed, promote, improve, forward

Entry 1

progress, improvement, development, breakthrough

Entry 2

progress, proceed, promote, improve, forward

retreat, decline, setback, withdraw, regress

Entry 1

retreat, decline, setback

Entry 2

retreat, withdraw, regress

technological advance, medical advance, advance payment, in advance, advance notice, advance booking

Entry 1

technological advance, medical advance, advance payment, in advance

Entry 2

advance payment, advance notice, advance booking, technological advance

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

to build or construct something; to set upright

to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision

to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery