Definitions
How to pronounce advance:
Advance - as a noun
A movement forward
Example: "He listened for the progress of the troops"
A change for the better; progress in development
A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
Example: "She rejected his advances"
The act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Increase in price or value
Example: "The news caused a general advance on the stock market"
Advance - as an adjective satellite
Situated ahead or going before
Example: "An advance party"
Advance - as a verb
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"
Increase or raise
Example: "Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
Contribute to the progress or growth of
Example: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
Cause to move forward
Example: "Can you move the car seat forward?"
Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Example: "The home team was gaining ground"
Develop in a positive way
Example: "He progressed well in school"
Develop further
Example: "We are advancing technology every day"
Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
Example: "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"
Pay in advance
Example: "Can you advance me some money?"
Move forward
Example: "We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
Rise in rate or price
Example: "The stock market gained 24 points today"
Advance - as an adjective
Completed before necessary or a milestone event.
Example: "He made an advance payment on the prior shipment to show good faith."
Preceding
Example: "The advance man came a month before the candidate."
Forward
Example: "The scouts found a site for an advance base."
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
ADVANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
ADVANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
ADVANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
