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.
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The company's technological advances have revolutionized the industry.
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The team's advances in research have led to new discoveries.
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She rejected his advances and asked him to leave her alone.
advances Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for advances
Antonyms for advances
- setback
- regression
- decline
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.
Example
The company requires an advance payment before starting work on the project.
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We made an advance booking for our vacation rental to ensure availability.
Origins of advances
from Old French 'avancer', meaning 'to advance'
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.
