advance - noun

a movement forward

a change for the better; progress in development

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

an amount paid before it is earned

increase in price or value

advance - verb

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

advance - adjective

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

advance - thesaurus

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