Synonyms for

Advance

Verb / ʌˈdvæns / Another word for advance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move forward or make progress; to improve; to lend money with the expectation of being paid back with interest

Synonyms & similar words

bringforward goon upgrade fallback feeler moveon comeon overture gain advancement promote geton improvement makeheadway retreat raise pullahead getahead approach marchon kickupstairs gainground shapeup progression passon progress proceed improve develop upgrade promote propel boost further loan lend invest forward

Synonyms by register

Formal

progress proceed further promote

Informal

move forward get ahead push on

Literary

forego outrun

Antonyms

retreat withdraw recede halt stop delay backtrack

Common collocations

  • advance payment
  • advance notice
  • advance booking
  • advance warning
  • make an advance
  • advance to
  • advance in life

Word family

noun advancement
verb advance
adjective advanced

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'.

Example sentences

  1. I will advance to the next grade in school.
  2. The company will advance their technology with new research.
  3. I will advance you the money for the concert tickets.
  4. 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

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