Synonyms for
Advance
Definition
to move forward or make progress; to improve; to lend money with the expectation of being paid back with interest
Synonyms & similar words
throwout
goon
pullahead
progression
advancement
retreat
procession
onwardmotion
gain
promote
improvement
boost
advanced
marchon
demote
comealong
kickupstairs
back
inadvance
moveon
geton
recede
supercharge
bringforward
overture
progress
proceed
improve
develop
upgrade
promote
propel
boost
further
loan
lend
invest
forward
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- advance payment
- advance notice
- advance booking
- advance warning
- make an advance
- advance to
- advance in life
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'advance' can mean to move forward physically or to make progress. Be mindful of its use in financial contexts, such as 'advance payment'.
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Example sentences
- I will advance to the next grade in school.
- The company will advance their technology with new research.
- I will advance you the money for the concert tickets.
- We need to advance our plans for the party.
Quotes
Advance, and never halt, for advancing is perfection. - Khalil Gibran
In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. - Sun Tzu
In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed. - Ralph Waldo Emerson