Definitions
There are 20 meanings of the word
Advances.
How to pronounce advances:
US
Advances - as a noun
A movement forward
Example: "He listened for the progress of the troops"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
progress11progression14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of locationtravel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A change for the better; progress in development
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betterment14improvement20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shift11transformation19transmutation15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
Example: "She rejected his advances"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach17feeler9overture11The act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advancement19forward motiononward motionprocession14progress11progression14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
retreat7Increase in price or value
Example: "The news caused a general advance on the stock market"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rise4Advances - as an adjective satellite
Situated ahead or going before
Example: "An advance party"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advanced15in advanceAdvances - as a verb
Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example: "Time marches on"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go onmarch onmove onpass onprogress11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
forge9creep upsneak upencroach15
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impinge12infringe12plough onpress onpush onstring7string alongoverhaul14overtake15pass6close indraw inedge6inch9rachet upratchet12ratchet downelapse8glide bygo alonggo bylapse7pass6slide byslip awayslip by
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
recede9Bring forward for consideration or acceptance
Example: "Advance an argument"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
throw outIncrease or raise
Example: "Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boost7supercharge19Contribute to the progress or growth of
Example: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boost7encourage12further13promote11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
back upsupport11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to move forward
Example: "Can you move the car seat forward?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring forwardHypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
back12Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Example: "The home team was gaining ground"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gain5gain groundget aheadmake headwaypull aheadwin6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Develop in a positive way
Example: "He progressed well in school"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come alongget alongget onprogress11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elevate10kick upstairspromote11raise5upgrade11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assign7delegate10depute9designate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pay in advance
Example: "Can you advance me some money?"
Move forward
Example: "We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set aheadRise in rate or price
Example: "The stock market gained 24 points today"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gain5Example Sentences
"Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine."
"Technological advances have made communication faster and more efficient."
"The company made significant advances in artificial intelligence."
"The country's economic advances have raised the standard of living for its citizens."
"His advances in robotics have garnered international recognition."
Word Game Points
Is ADVANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, advances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ADVANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ADVANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, advances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordADVANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ADVANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, advances is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordADVANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
