Advance: meaning, definitions and examples

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advance

 

[ ədˈvɑːns ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

in career

Move forward in position or rank.

Synonyms

elevate, promote, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • He advanced quickly in his career due to his hard work.
  • She advanced to a management position within the company.
Context #3 | Noun

in money

A sum of money paid before it is due or earned.

Synonyms

deposit, payment, prepayment

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.