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Definition for advance

adjective as in ahead in position or time

Strong matches

first, forward, leading, prior

Weak matches

beforehand, earlier, early, foremost, in front, in the forefront, in the lead, previously

noun as in forward movement

Strongest matches

advancement, progress

Strong matches

headway, impetus, motion, progression

noun as in improvement, progress in development

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advancement, boost, breakthrough, development, gain, growth, increase, progress, rise, step

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amelioration, betterment, break, buildup, enrichment, furtherance, go ahead, headway, promotion, up, upgrade, upping

noun as in money given beforehand

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hike, increase, rise

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accommodation, allowance, bite, credit, deposit, floater, loan, prepayment, retainer, score, stake, take, touch

Weak matches

down payment, front money

verb as in move something forward, often quickly

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accelerate, achieve, move up, progress, promote, propel, speed, storm

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conquer, dispatch, drive, elevate, hasten, launch, march, proceed, quicken, skyrocket

Weak matches

bring forward, come forward, continue ahead, continue on, forge ahead, gain ground, get ahead, get green light, get there, get with it, go ahead, go forth, go forward, go great guns, go places, go to town, make headway, make the scene, move on, move onward, press on, push ahead, push on, send forward, step forward

verb as in promote or propose an idea

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benefit, boost, encourage, further, introduce, offer, push

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adduce, allege, ballyhoo, cite, foster, hype, plug, present, proffer, puff, serve, splash, spot, submit, suggest, urge

Weak matches

beat the drum for, get ink for, lay forward, make a pitch for, put forward, put on the map, set forth, throw spotlight on

verb as in give money beforehand

Strongest match

provide

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furnish, lend, loan, pay

verb as in increase in amount, number, or position

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boost, develop, grow, improve, raise, upgrade

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elevate, enlarge, grade, magnify, multiply, prefer, prosper, thrive, up, uplift

Weak matches

break the bank, get fat, get rich, hit pay dirt, hit the jackpot, make a killing, make out, pan out, strike gold, strike it rich

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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Eight teams will advance to the Cup quarter-finals, the six group winners and top runner-up in the Eastern and Western Conference.

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South Korea, well known for its beauty products and advanced skincare and dermatological treatments, has been working to strengthen its foothold in the global market.

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Chinese leaders reemphasized their commitment to technological self-sufficiency, pledging to pour more investment into advanced manufacturing and boosting exports.

Though confused by people using what seemed to him “eccentric pronouns,” he figured, “I’m in this new country where things are more advanced. I didn’t really question it.”

Nexperia mostly sells standard parts that are widely used but not technologically advanced, with hundreds of chips often needed per vehicle.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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