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advance
adjective as in ahead in position or time
Weak matches
beforehand, earlier, early, foremost, in front, in the forefront, in the lead, previously
noun as in forward movement
Strongest matches
Strong matches
noun as in improvement, progress in development
Strongest matches
advancement, boost, breakthrough, development, gain, growth, increase, progress, rise, step
Strong matches
amelioration, betterment, break, buildup, enrichment, furtherance, go ahead, headway, promotion, up, upgrade, upping
noun as in money given beforehand
verb as in move something forward, often quickly
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
verb as in increase in amount, number, or position
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
Example Sentences
Without strong parties, both voters and MPs struggle to organise or meaningfully advance different visions for the country's future in any sustainable way.
But successful designs have only become possible in recent years as electric motors and high-performance batteries have advanced.
At a recent import expo in Shanghai, Volkswagen said it is developing its own chip for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving through a joint venture with a Chinese firm.
However, a pass interference penalty advanced the ball to the Marquez 39 and gave the Rams one last gasp with zeros on the clock.
The U.S. has deployed a tremendous amount of combat power to the Caribbean, including its most advanced aircraft carrier, several Navy destroyers, F-35B fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, among other weaponry.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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