Synonyms for
Advances
Definition
To move forward or make progress; to improve or develop something; to give money before it is due.
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
developments
improvements
proceeds
continues
propels
extends
offers
lends
loans
gives
provides
funds
invests
backs
supports
promotes
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- significant advances
- major advances
- scientific advances
- technological advances
- advances in medicine
- advances in science
- make advances
- recent advances
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'advances' often refers to progress in a field or the act of moving forward. As a verb, it means to move forward or to propose.
Example sentences
- She advances quickly towards the finish line.
- The advances in medicine have led to many new treatments.
- The company advances employees who show promise.
- He advances the ball down the field.
- The bank advances a loan to the business.
Quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
We advance on our journey only when we face our goal, when we are confident and believe we are going to win out.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.