advance (EN)

verb, noun, adjective

verb “advance”

1. to develop or progress
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   As we continue our research, our understanding of the human genome advances every day.
2. to further; to help the progress of
   The new policy was designed to advance the company's commitment to sustainability.
3. to move forward or closer
   The troops advanced steadily through the dense forest, aiming to reach the clearing by dawn.
4. to cause something to occur sooner than planned
   Due to the urgency of the project, we decided to advance the meeting to tomorrow morning.
5. to suggest or present (an idea)
   During the meeting, she advanced the idea of working remotely on Fridays.
6. to become more successful
   Despite the challenges, she advanced quickly in her career, becoming a manager in just two years.
7. to progress in time or towards completion
   As the project advanced, the team became more confident in their success.
8. to increase a price or rate
   Due to the drought, the supermarket advanced the price of vegetables significantly.
9. to give money or value in anticipation of future repayment or work
   The company advanced him $5000 to cover his relocation expenses before he started his new job.

noun “advance”

1. improvement or progress in something
   The discovery of penicillin was a significant advance in medical science.
2. a movement forward
   The chess player's advance of his pawn put his opponent in check.
3. doing something before the expected time
   Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure a seat at the concert.
4. money given as a loan or before it is due
   The company offered him an advance on his salary to help cover his unexpected medical bills.
5. an increase in price
   The bookstore announced an advance in the price of all bestsellers starting next month.
6. unwanted sexual approaches
   Despite her clear disinterest, he persisted with his advances, making her increasingly uncomfortable.

adjective “advance”

1. done before necessary
   She received an advance salary payment to help with her unexpected medical bills.
2. describing a group that goes ahead of the main group
   The advance team was sent ahead to secure the campsite before the rest of the hikers arrived.
3. positioned ahead or forward
   The army established an advance base closer to enemy lines for strategic advantage.