advance

/ədˈvæns/
verb
  1. To move forward or make progress.
    • She advanced in her career after completing the training program.
    • The project advanced quickly once the team started working together.
    • The army advanced toward the enemy camp.
  2. To suggest or propose an idea, theory, or plan.
    • The scientist advanced a new theory about climate change.
    • He advanced the idea of starting a community garden.
    • The committee advanced several proposals for improving the park.
  3. To pay money before it is due or to lend money.
    • The bank advanced him a loan to start his business.
    • Her boss agreed to advance her next month's salary to cover the emergency.
    • The publisher advanced the author $10,000 for the new book.
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noun
  1. A forward movement or progress.
    • The army made a rapid advance through the valley.
    • The advance of technology has changed our lives dramatically.
    • The advance of the disease was slowed by the new treatment.
  2. Money paid before it is due or as a loan.
    • The writer received a large advance for her next novel.
    • She asked for an advance on her salary to pay the rent.
    • He took a cash advance from his credit card.
  3. An attempt to start a romantic or sexual relationship.
    • The manager was warned about making advances toward employees.
    • She rejected his unwanted advances at the party.
    • He made an advance toward her, but she was not interested.
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adjective
  1. Done or given before the expected time.
    • She sent an advance copy of the report to the manager.
    • The hotel requires an advance payment for the reservation.
    • We bought advance tickets for the concert to avoid the line.
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