Definitions

advance(s)

Part of Speech:

All (9) Noun (5) Verb (4)

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desirous pursuit of someone n.
desirous pursuit of someone n.
forward movement n.
improvement, progress in development n.
money given beforehand n.
move something forward, often quickly v.
promote or propose an idea v.
give money beforehand v.
increase in amount, number, or position v.

NOUN

desirous pursuit of someone

Synonyms

WEAK

approach move overture proposal proposition suggestion

Antonyms

WEAK

disinterest ignorance

advances

NOUN

desirous pursuit of someone

Synonyms

WEAK

approach move overture proposal proposition suggestion

Antonyms

WEAK

disinterest ignorance

NOUN

forward movement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advancement progress

STRONG

headway impetus motion progression

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline retreat retrogression

STRONG

block hindrance

WEAK

failure halt hesitation impediment recession stagnation stop withdrawal

NOUN

improvement, progress in development

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advancement boost breakthrough development gain growth increase progress rise step

STRONG

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease diminishment loss retreat retrogression stoppage

STRONG

hindrance

WEAK

block failure halt hesitation impediment recession stagnation stop withdrawal

NOUN

money given beforehand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hike increase rise

STRONG

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

WEAK

down payment front money

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease

WEAK

block failure halt hesitation impediment recession stagnation stop withdrawal

VERB

move something forward, often quickly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerate achieve move up progress promote propel speed storm

STRONG

conquer dispatch drive elevate hasten launch march proceed quicken skyrocket

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hinder

STRONG

cease halt hold keep retard stop

WEAK

back down decrease hesitate recede retreat retrogress take back turn withdraw yield

VERB

promote or propose an idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benefit boost encourage further introduce offer push

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block discourage dissuade halt hinder hurt prevent

STRONG

conceal hide refrain take withhold

WEAK

back down decrease hesitate recede retreat retrogress stop take back turn withdraw yield

VERB

give money beforehand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

provide

STRONG

furnish lend loan pay

Antonyms

STRONG

borrow

WEAK

back down decrease halt hesitate recede retreat retrogress stop take back turn withdraw yield

VERB

increase in amount, number, or position

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost develop grow improve raise upgrade

STRONG

elevate enlarge grade magnify multiply prefer prosper thrive up uplift

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease diminish halt hurt lessen reduce repress stop

STRONG

fail lose lower spurn

WEAK

back down hesitate recede retreat retrogress take back turn withdraw yield

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advances

Over the past year, he has suggested that AI-driven advances could give the economy more room to grow and that technology tends to lower costs over time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

South Korea's Vice Oceans Minister Nam Jae-hon said the Arctic route was "bound to become an alternative" to Middle Eastern shipping lanes -- as geopolitical risks and technological advances make it increasingly competitive.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

Cancer immunotherapy has dramatically changed how doctors treat many forms of cancer, yet pancreatic cancer has remained particularly resistant to these advances.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

If they can fight off any late advances for their top players, a good season lies in store - and, perhaps, another cup challenge.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

But then, advances in robotics these days were tremendous.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov