Advance: meaning, definitions and examples
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advance
[ ədˈvɑːns ]
in education
Move forward in a purposeful way, typically in terms of progress or development.
Synonyms
move forward, proceed, progress
Examples of usage
- The students advanced to the next level of the course.
- She advanced her research by conducting experiments.
in career
Move forward in position or rank.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He advanced quickly in his career due to his hard work.
- She advanced to a management position within the company.
in money
A sum of money paid before it is due or earned.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He received an advance on his paycheck.
- The author was given an advance for her upcoming book.
Translations
Translations of the word "advance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 avançar
🇮🇳 अग्रसर होना
🇩🇪 vorrücken
🇮🇩 maju
🇺🇦 просуватися
🇵🇱 posuwać się naprzód
🇯🇵 進む (susumu)
🇫🇷 avancer
🇪🇸 avanzar
🇹🇷 ilerlemek
🇰🇷 진전하다 (jinjeonhada)
🇸🇦 تقدم (taqaddum)
🇨🇿 postoupit
🇸🇰 postupovať
🇨🇳 前进 (qiánjìn)
🇸🇮 napredovati
🇮🇸 framför
🇰🇿 ілгері жылжу
🇬🇪 წინსვლა (ts'insvla)
🇦🇿 irəliləmək
🇲🇽 avanzar
Word origin
The word 'advance' originated from the Latin word 'advantare', which means 'to move forward'. The term has been in use since the 15th century and has evolved to encompass various meanings related to progress, development, and moving forward. Over time, 'advance' has become a versatile word used in academic, professional, and financial contexts.
See also: advanced, advancement, advancements, advancing.