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advances

[ədˈvænsɪz]

advances Definition

  • 1an approach made to someone with the aim of initiating a sexual or romantic relationship
  • 2an attempt to make progress or gain an advantage in a particular area

Using advances: Examples

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

  • Example

    He made several advances towards her, but she wasn't interested.

  • Example

    The company's technological advances have revolutionized the industry.

  • Example

    The team's advances in research have led to new discoveries.

  • Example

    She rejected his advances and asked him to leave her alone.

advances Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for advances

Phrases with advances

  • advance warning

    a notification given in advance to prepare for something that is going to happen

    Example

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

  • a payment made before goods or services are received

    Example

    The company requires an advance payment before starting work on the project.

  • the act of reserving something, such as a hotel room or airline ticket, in advance

    Example

    We made an advance booking for our vacation rental to ensure availability.

Origins of advances

from Old French 'avancer', meaning 'to advance'

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Summary: advances in Brief

The term 'advances' [ədˈvænsɪz] refers to two distinct concepts. The first is an approach made to someone with the aim of initiating a sexual or romantic relationship, exemplified by 'He made several advances towards her, but she wasn't interested.' The second is an attempt to make progress or gain an advantage in a particular area, as in 'The company's technological advances have revolutionized the industry.' Phrases like 'advance warning' and 'advance payment' use 'advance' to denote preparation and reservation, respectively.