Sekirov Dictionary

advance

UK /ədˈvɑːns/US /ədˈvæns/

noun4

  1. a move forward, especially one that makes something better
  2. An addition to the price; rise in price or value.
  3. An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
  4. [in the plural] An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

verb16

  1. To move forward in space or time.
  2. To move or push (something) forwards, especially forcefully.
  3. To move forwards; to approach.
  4. To move forward in time; to progress towards completion.
  5. To make progress; to do well, to succeed.
  6. To help the progress of (something); to further.
  7. To put forward (an idea, argument etc.); to propose.
  8. To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend.
  9. To promote or advantage.
  10. To raise or increase (a price, rate).
  11. To increase (a number or amount).
  12. To make a higher bid at an auction.
  13. To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.
  14. To make (something) happen at an earlier time or date; to bring forward, to hasten.
  15. To raise, be raised.
  16. (no longer used) To raise; to lift or elevate.

adjective3

  1. Completed before necessary or a milestone event.
  2. Preceding.
  3. Forward.
forms

advanc't · advanced · advancing · advances · advanceth · advancest · more advance · most advance

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