advance

[ədˈvæns]

advance Definition

• 1. move forward, typically in a purposeful way
• 2. an approach made to someone with the aim of initiating a sexual or romantic relationship
• 3. an amount of money paid before it is due or for work not yet done

Using advance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "advance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The army advanced towards the enemy's position.

• Example

  She advanced her career by taking on more responsibilities.

• Example

  He made an advance towards her, but she rejected him.

• Example

  The author received an advance for his new book.

• Example

  I need to pay back the advance I received for the project.

advance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for advance

• progress
• proceed
• improve
• develop
• grow
• evolve
• approach
• proposal
• offer
• deposit
• move forward
• down payment

Antonyms for advance

• retreat
• withdrawal
• recession
• regression
• reversal
• decline

Idioms Using advance

• make advances

  to express interest in a sexual or romantic way

  Example

  He kept making advances towards her, even though she wasn't interested.

• advance guard

  a group of soldiers or people who go ahead of the main force

  Example

  The advance guard scouted ahead to make sure the path was clear.

• advance notice

  a notification given ahead of time to prepare for something

  Example

  We need to give our employees advance notice of any changes to their schedule.

Phrases with advance

• in advance

  before a particular event or time

  Example

  Please let me know in advance if you can't make it to the meeting.

• advance warning

  a notification given ahead of time to prepare for something

  Example

  The weather service issued an advance warning of the approaching storm.

• advance copy

  a copy of a publication or recording that is released before the official release date

  Example

  The reviewer received an advance copy of the album before its release.

Origins of advance

from Old French 'avancier', from 'avant' meaning 'before'

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Summary: advance in Brief

The verb 'advance' [ədˈvæns] means to move forward in a purposeful way, as in 'The army advanced towards the enemy's position.' It can also refer to improving or developing something, as in 'She advanced her career by taking on more responsibilities.' As a noun, 'advance' refers to an approach made to someone with the aim of initiating a sexual or romantic relationship, or an amount of money paid before it is due or for work not yet done. Phrases like 'in advance' and 'advance warning' denote preparation or notification ahead of time.