Advance Definition
advance
adjective
- being ahead of time or need; "gave advance warning"; "was beforehand with her report"
- situated ahead or going before; "an advance party"; "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"
noun
- a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops"
- a change for the better; progress in development
- a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances"
- the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
- an amount paid before it is earned
- increase in price or value; "the news caused a general advance on the stock market"
verb
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"
- bring forward for consideration or acceptance; "advance an argument"
- increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
- contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
- cause to move forward; "Can you move the car seat forward?"
- obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
- develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"
- develop further; "We are advancing technology every day"
- give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work"
- pay in advance; "Can you advance me some money?"
- move forward; "we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
- rise in rate or price; "The stock market gained 24 points today"
"Advance" in song lyrics
See how advance is used in real songs:
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"be it not I keep it both that ain't my way to advance"
69 Boyz f/ JT Money — 2 A.M. (Watcha Doin'?) -
"Give us another chance to advance"
Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only and Prevail — She's Always Right -
"I wanna see the five day forecast, fourteen days in advance"
AesopROCK — Basic Cable
Words that rhyme with advance
Usage tips for "advance"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "advance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for advance to find words that pair well.