advance

B2
Pronunciation
/ədˈvaːns/
/ədˈvɑːns/
/ədˈvæns/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A forward move; improvement or progression.

Example Sentences
  • an advance in health or knowledge
2 Definition

An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.

3 Definition

An addition to the price; rise in price or value.

Example Sentences
  • an advance on the prime cost of goods
4 Definition

(in the plural) An opening approach or overture, especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To promote or advantage.

2 Definition

To move forward in space or time.

3 Definition

To raise, be raised.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Completed before necessary or a milestone event.

Example Sentences
  • He made an advance payment on the prior shipment to show good faith.
2 Definition

Preceding

Example Sentences
  • The advance man came a month before the candidate.
3 Definition

Forward

Example Sentences
  • The scouts found a site for an advance base.