Synonyms for

Advancing

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

Definition

Moving forward or making progress

Synonyms & similar words

bringforward goon upgrade fallback moveon comeon gain promote geton makeheadway forward raise pullahead getahead marchon kickupstairs gainground shapeup passon throwout back comealong boost forwardmoving elevate progressing proceeding developing improving evolving growing maturing flourishing thriving blossoming expanding escalating ascending rising

Synonyms by register

Formal

progressing developing emerging proceeding

Informal

moving forward getting ahead making headway pushing on

Literary

surging forging marching

Antonyms

retreating receding withdrawing regressing yielding declining

Common collocations

  • advancing technology
  • advancing age
  • advancing rapidly
  • advancing knowledge
  • advancing the cause
  • advancing research
  • advancing steadily

Word family

noun advancement
verb advance
adjective advanced
adverb advancingly

Usage note

Often used to describe progress in technology, science, or warfare. Can also refer to aging or moving forward in a career.

Example sentences

  1. I am advancing in my math class.
  2. The army is advancing on the enemy's territory.
  3. The technology is advancing at a fast pace.
  4. The medicine is advancing to cure diseases.
  5. The company is advancing in the market.

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