"advance" | Definition and Related Words

advance

Noun

A movement forward (synset 107459865)
"he listened for the progress of the troops"

is a type of: change of location, travel - a movement through space that changes the location of something

subtypes: head, headway - forward movement

same as: progress, progression
A change for the better;
Progress in development (synset 107371988)
is a type of: shift, transformation, transmutation - a qualitative change
subtypes:
- resurgence, revitalisation, revitalization, revival, revivification - bringing again into activity and prominence
- elaboration, refinement - the result of improving something
- accommodation, adjustment, fitting - making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
- conservation, preservation - an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
- recovery - return to an original state
same as: betterment, improvement
A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others (synset 107179000)
"she rejected his advances"

is a type of: proffer, proposition, suggestion - a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

same as: approach, feeler, overture
The act of moving forward (as toward a goal) (synset 100282894)
is a type of: motion, move, movement - the act of changing location from one place to another
subtypes:
- push - an effort to advance
- career, life history - the general progression of your working or professional life
- march - a steady advance
- clear sailing, easy going, plain sailing - easy unobstructed progress
- leapfrog - advancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors
same as: advancement, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress, progression
An amount paid before it is earned (synset 113397064)
is a type of: amount, amount of money, sum, sum of money - a quantity of money

same as: cash advance
Increase in price or value (synset 100365086)
"the news caused a general advance on the stock market"

is a type of: increase, step-up - the act of increasing something

same as: rise

Adjective

Being ahead of time or need (synset 300817484)
"gave advance warning"; "was beforehand with her report"

similar to: early - at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

same as: beforehand
Situated ahead or going before (synset 300199975)
"an advance party"; "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"

similar to: front - relating to or located in the front

same as: advanced, in advance

Verb

Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense (synset 201996535)
"Time marches on"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
subtypes:
- forge - move ahead steadily
- penetrate - make one's way deeper into or through
- creep up, sneak up - advance stealthily or unnoticed
- encroach, impinge, infringe - advance beyond the usual limit
- plough on, press on, push on - continue moving forward
- string, string along - move or come along
- overhaul, overtake, pass - travel past
- close in, draw in - advance or converge on
- edge, inch - advance slowly, as if by inches
- rachet up, ratchet, ratchet down - move by degrees in one direction only
- elapse, glide by, go along, go by, lapse, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by - pass by
same as: go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress
Bring forward for consideration or acceptance (synset 200877337)
"advance an argument"

is a type of: advise, propose, suggest - make a proposal, declare a plan for something

same as: throw out
Increase or raise (synset 200498142)
"boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"

is a type of: increase - make bigger or more

same as: boost, supercharge
Contribute to the progress or growth of (synset 202560630)
"I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

is a type of: back up, support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
subtypes:
- connive at, wink at - give one's silent approval to
- foster, further - promote the growth of
- spur - incite or stimulate
- help - contribute to the furtherance of
- carry - take further or advance
- feed - support or promote
- conduce, contribute, lead - be conducive to
same as: boost, encourage, further, promote
Cause to move forward (synset 201997958)
"Can you move the car seat forward?"

is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

subtypes: nose - advance the forward part of with caution

same as: bring forward
Obtain advantages, such as points, etc. (synset 201113439)
"The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"; "win points"
subtypes:
- steal - steal a base
- hit, rack up, score, tally - gain points in a game
same as: gain, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win
Develop in a positive way (synset 200249545)
"He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"

is a type of: develop - grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
subtypes:
- climb - improve one's social status
- leapfrog - progress by large jumps instead of small increments
same as: come along, come on, get along, get on, progress, shape up
Develop further (synset 200559448)
"We are advancing technology every day"

is a type of: ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate - to make better
Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position (synset 202402779)
"John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work"

is a type of: assign, delegate, depute, designate - give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
subtypes:
- tenure - give life-time employment to
- bring up - promote from a lower position or rank
- spot promote - promote on the spot
- ennoble, entitle, gentle - give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
- favor, favour, prefer - promote over another
- brevet - promote somebody by brevet, in the military
same as: elevate, kick upstairs, promote, raise, upgrade
Pay in advance (synset 202288794)
"Can you advance me some money?"

is a type of: lend, loan - give temporarily; let have for a limited time
Move forward (synset 201998320)
"we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"

is a type of: set - set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

same as: set ahead
Rise in rate or price (synset 200158030)
"The stock market gained 24 points today"

is a type of: climb, mount, rise, wax - go up or advance

same as: gain

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