advance

US /ædˈvæns/

UK /əd'vɑ:ns/

A2

noun

  • Forward movement by an army
  • An attempt to seduce someone
  • A development or improvement.
  • A development or improvement; an instance of progress.
  • A sum of money paid early.
  • An approach or overture, especially of a sexual nature.
  • An unwanted or unwelcome approach or suggestion, especially of a sexual nature.
  • A sum of money furnished beforehand.
  • An improvement or development.

verb

  • (Of an army) to move forward
  • To change or improve
  • To increase in price or value
  • To move forward in a certain direction
  • To try to seduce someone
  • To make progress or develop in a particular way.

other

  • To move forward; to make progress.
  • To make amorous or sexual advances.

other

  • To develop or improve something.
  • To promote someone to a higher rank or position.
  • To provide money as a loan.
  • To supply beforehand; to furnish on credit.
  • To pay (someone) money before it is due.
  • To put forward (a fact or theory) for consideration.

other

  • Progress or improvement.