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advance

UK
/ədˈvɑːns/
US
/ədˈvæns/
advance along
advance up

Translations

advancenoun
advances
pl
UK
/ədˈvɑːns/
US
/ədˈvæns/
The advance of technology has changed our lives.
Продвижение технологий изменило нашу жизнь.
He received an advance on his salary.
Он получил аванс на свою зарплату.
They paid an advance to secure the booking.
Они внесли задаток, чтобы закрепить бронирование.
Additional translations
предоплата
прогресс
наступление
Synonyms
progress
improvement
development
gain
headway
promotion
forward movement
advanceverb
advanced
Past Simple
advanced
Past Participle
advancing
Gerund
UK
/ədˈvɑːns/
US
/ədˈvæns/
The troops will advance towards the enemy lines.
Войска будут продвигаться к вражеским линиям.
She hopes to advance her career by taking additional courses.
Она надеется улучшать свою карьеру, пройдя дополнительные курсы.
The company plans to advance the release date of the new product.
Компания планирует ускорять дату выпуска нового продукта.
He decided to advance the meeting to discuss the urgent issues.
Он решил предварять встречу, чтобы обсудить срочные вопросы.
Additional translations
прогрессировать
наступать
передвигаться
Synonyms
progress
proceed
move forward
forge ahead
advance forward
promote
enhance
improve
Antonyms
retreat
recede
withdraw
advanceadjective
more advance
Comp.
most advance
Super.
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., advance notice) meaning ‘done, given, or supplied beforehand’

Definitions

advancenoun
A forward movement or progress in development.
The advance of technology has transformed the way we communicate.
A sum of money paid before it is due or for work that is yet to be completed.
The author received an advance from the publisher to start writing the book.
A forward movement by a group of people, especially an army.
The army's advance was halted by the enemy's strong defense.
An approach made to someone, typically with the aim of initiating a romantic or sexual relationship.
She was uncomfortable with his persistent advances at the party.
An increase in price or value of a commodity, security, or other item.
There was a sharp advance in oil prices after the announcement.
advanceverb
To move forward in a purposeful way.
The troops advanced towards the enemy lines.
To make progress or develop in a particular area.
She advanced quickly in her career due to her hard work.
To lend money to someone, typically as a loan or payment before it is due.
The company advanced him a month's salary to help with his relocation expenses.
To propose or suggest an idea, theory, or plan for consideration.
He advanced a new theory about the origins of the universe.
To change the time or date of an event to an earlier one.
They decided to advance the meeting to Monday instead of Wednesday.
To cause something or someone to move forward, develop, or be promoted.
The new funding will advance the research project significantly.
advanceadjective
Done, sent, or supplied beforehand; prior.
Please give us advance notice if you are unable to attend.
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