Advance

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Advance

Verb

  1. To promote or advantage. To help the progress of (something); to further. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller} To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.
  2. To help the progress of (something); to further. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  3. To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.
  4. To move forward in space or time. To move or push (something) forwards, especially forcefully. To make (something) happen at an earlier time or date; to bring forward, to hasten.
  5. To move or push (something) forwards, especially forcefully.

Noun

  1. A forward move; improvement or progression.

    "an advance in health or knowledge"

  2. An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
  3. An addition to the price; rise in price or value.

    "an advance on the prime cost of goods"

  4. An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

Adjective

  1. Completed before necessary or a milestone event.

    "He made an advance payment on the prior shipment to show good faith."

  2. Preceding.

    "The advance man came a month before the candidate."

  3. Forward.

    "The scouts found a site for an advance base."

Anagrams of Advance

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