English dictionary definition of:

advance


Noun

  • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
  • increase in price or value
  • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
  • a change for the better; progress in development
  • a movement forward
  • an amount paid before it is earned

Verb

  • rise in rate or price
  • develop in a positive way
  • increase or raise
  • develop further
  • bring forward for consideration or acceptance
  • obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
  • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • cause to move forward
  • move forward
  • pay in advance
  • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
  • contribute to the progress or growth of

Adjective

  • situated ahead or going before
  • being ahead of time or need

Thesaurus

advanced advancement approach beforehand betterment boost elevate encourage feeler further gain improvement overture procession progress progression promote raise rise supercharge upgrade win

Spellzone course content

View spelling list Other ways of spelling the ar sound and learn about the word advance in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 10. Spelling choices for /ar/ sound; ar, a.

View spelling list Words ending in -nce and learn about the word advance in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 20. Soft c: ce, ci, cy.

Scrabble score for advance


Scrabble score = 13

generated at 06:09:54 on 18-01-20

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