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advance
/ədˈvɑːns/
to move forward or progress
The army advanced toward the enemy lines.
The army moved forward toward the enemy lines.
general
to move forward or progress
She advanced her career by taking on new challenges.
She progressed in her career by taking on new challenges.
Can be used both literally and figuratively.
general
to provide or give something in advance
The company advanced the payment to the supplier.
The company gave the payment to the supplier before it was due.
Often used in financial or business contexts.
LawBusiness
formal
to propose or suggest something
The lawyer advanced a new argument in court.
The lawyer proposed a new argument in court.
Used in formal or professional settings.
Collocations
advance noticenotification given in advanceadvance paymentpayment made before it is dueadvance warningwarning given before an event
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Verb vs. Noun
Remember that 'advance' can be both a verb (to move forward) and a noun (a forward movement or payment).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'advance' can vary based on context, so pay attention to how it is used in a sentence.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'advancen', from Old French 'avancer', from Latin 'abante' (before) + 'ante' (before).
Usage Notes
Can be used as both a verb and a noun. As a noun, it refers to a forward movement or a payment made in advance.
Word Breakdown
ad-
to
prefix-vance
to move forward
rootEnglish Dictionary