English to English adjective
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Before in place, or beforehand in time; -- used for advanced; as, an advance guard, or that before the main guard or body of an army; advance payment, or that made before it is due; advance proofs, advance sheets, pages of a forthcoming volume, received in advance of the time of publication. | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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being ahead of time or need | Example:
• gave advance warning • was beforehand with her report
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situated ahead or going before | Example:
• an advance party • at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies
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• he listened for the progress of the troops
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a change for the better; progress in development | source: wordnet30
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a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others | Example:
• she rejected his advances
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the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) | source: wordnet30
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an amount paid before it is earned | source: wordnet30
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increase in price or value | Example:
• the news caused a general advance on the stock market
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The act of advancing or moving forward or upward; progress. | source: webster1913 verb
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move forward, also in the metaphorical sense | Example:
• Time marches on
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bring forward for consideration or acceptance | Example:
• advance an argument
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• boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
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contribute to the progress or growth of | Example:
• I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
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• Can you move the car seat forward?
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obtain advantages, such as points, etc. | Example:
• 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
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develop in a positive way | Example:
• He progressed well in school • My plants are coming along • Plans are shaping up
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• We are advancing technology every day
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give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | Example:
• 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
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• Can you advance me some money?
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• we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward
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• The stock market gained 24 points today
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To bring forward; to move towards the van or front; to make to go on. | source: webster1913
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To move or go forward; to proceed; as, he advanced to greet me. | source: webster1913
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