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advanceverb

uk/ədˈvɑːns/us/ədˈvæns/

advance verb (MOVE FORWARD)

[ I or T ] to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something:

The fire advanced steadily through the forest.

The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack).

We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.

Her study has considerably advanced (= helped) the cause of equal rights.

He's just trying to advance (= improve) his own career.

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The troops quickly established a beachhead and were preparing to advance.
She's the youngest player ever to advance to a semifinal.
Enemy planes engaged the troops as they advanced into the mountains.
Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill.
Everyone was disappointed when the team failed to advance to the next round of the competition.

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Making progress and advancing

a step forward idiom
advancement
ahead
be cooking idiom
betterment
develop
go great guns idiom
graduate
grow
grow into sb/sth
grow out of sth
have come a long way idiom
pan
rise
shape
simmer
speciation
spread your wings idiom
steer a course/path idiom
step

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Advancing and moving forward

advance verb (PAY)

[ T ] to pay someone some money before the regular time:

[ + two objects ] Could you advance me £500 until Tuesday?

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Paying money

ante
chargeable
congestion charge
demurrage
disburse
discharge
disgorge
fork
fork out sth
overspend
pay up
pick up the bill/tab idiom
put sth down 1
repayable
self-financing
sink
spring
square
tip
worth

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Before, after and already

advance verb (SUGGEST)

[ T ] formal to suggest an idea or theory:

the theory advanced in this article

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Suggestions & proposals

about
float
get at sth
grab
hint
how about...? idiom
how does... grab you? idiom
how/what about...? idiom
indication
it wouldn't hurt you to do sth idiom
might
offer
on the table idiom
point sb towards/in the direction of sth idiom
posit
postulate
proposal
put
put ideas into sb's head idiom
table

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advance verb (INCREASE)

[ I ] If something such as a share price advances, it increases in value:

On the New York Stock Exchange 1,228 issues advanced and 1,157 declined .

单词	advance
释义	Contents verb (4) advance (MOVE FORWARD) advance (PAY) advance (SUGGEST) advance (INCREASE) noun (4) advance (MOVEMENT) advance (MONEY) advance (SEX) advance (PRICE) adjective (1) advance (1) Contents verb (1) advance (MOVE FORWARD) adjective (1) advance (HAPPENING EARLY) noun (2) advance (HAPPENING EARLY) advance (MOVING FORWARD) more…(1) advancement Contents noun (4) advance (1) advance (2) advance (3) advance (4) verb (6) advance (1) advance (2) advance (3) advance (4) advance (5) advance (6) adjective (1) advance (1) English American Business advanceverb uk/ədˈvɑːns/us/ədˈvæns/ advance verb (MOVE FORWARD) [ I or T ] to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something: The fire advanced steadily through the forest. The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack). We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe. Her study has considerably advanced (= helped) the cause of equal rights. He's just trying to advance (= improve) his own career. More examples The troops quickly established a beachhead and were preparing to advance. She's the youngest player ever to advance to a semifinal. Enemy planes engaged the troops as they advanced into the mountains. Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill. Everyone was disappointed when the team failed to advance to the next round of the competition. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Making progress and advancing a step forward idiom advancement ahead be cooking idiom betterment develop go great guns idiom graduate grow grow into sb/sth grow out of sth have come a long way idiom pan rise shape simmer speciation *spread your* wings idiom steer a course/path idiom step See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Advancing and moving forward advance verb (PAY) [ T ] to pay someone some money before the regular time: [ + two objects ] Could you advance me £500 until Tuesday? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Paying money ante chargeable congestion charge demurrage disburse discharge disgorge fork fork out sth overspend pay up pick up the bill/tab idiom put sth down 1 repayable self-financing sink spring square tip worth See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Before, after and already advance verb (SUGGEST) [ T ] formal to suggest an idea or theory: the theory advanced in this article Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Suggestions & proposals about float** get at sth grab hint how about...? idiom how does... grab you? idiom how/what about...? idiom indication it wouldn't hurt you to do sth idiom might offer on the table idiom point sb towards/in the direction of sth idiom posit postulate proposal put *put ideas into sb's* head idiom table See more results » advance verb (INCREASE) [ I ] If something such as a share price advances, it increases in value: On the New York Stock Exchange 1,228 issues advanced and 1,157 declined . advancenoun uk/ədˈvɑːns/us/ədˈvæns/ advance noun (MOVEMENT) B2 [ C or U ] the forward movement of something, or an improvement or development in something: Nothing could stop the advance of the floodwaters. Recent advances in medical science mean that this illness can now be cured. More examples Could you let me know in advance whether or not you will be coming? Is it possible to buy tickets in advance? Passengers should tell the airline in advance if they have any special dietary needs. Most holiday companies request a 20% deposit in advance. Did you check in advance whether there was access for wheelchairs? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Advancing and moving forward advancing approach beeline come come over come up gain** gain on sb/sth glide head make make for somewhere/sth make towards sth/sb proceed pull push roll slide slip See more results » advance noun (MONEY) money paid to someone before the regular time: She asked for a £300 advance on her salary. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Paying money ante chargeable congestion charge demurrage disburse discharge disgorge fork fork out sth overspend pay up pick up the bill/tab idiom *put sth* down 1 repayable self-financing sink spring square tip worth See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Before, after and already advance noun (SEX) [ C usually plural ] an attempt to start a sexual or romantic relationship with someone: She rejected his unwelcome advances. advance noun (PRICE) [ C ] something such as a share price that increases in value: Declining stocks easily defeated advances 413 to 302. Idiom(s) in advance in advance of sth/sb advanceadjective [ before noun ] uk/ədˈvɑːns/us/ədˈvæns/ happening, done, or ready before an event: advance payment/booking We got no advance warning/notice of the changes. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Before, after and already afore after afterwards already ante as it is idiom following formerly front gone heretofore immediate in advance idiom in advance of sth/sb idiom later prologue shortly subsequent successor thereafter See more results » advanceverb [ I/T ] us/ədˈvæns, æd-/ advance verb [ I/T ] (MOVE FORWARD) to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something: [ T ] Research has advanced our understanding of the virus. [ I ] Tonight’s winner advances to the semifinals. advancement noun [ U ] us/ədˈvæns·mənt, æd-/ They did nothing for the advancement of women. Idiom(s) in advance advanceadjective us/ədˈvæns, æd-/ advance adjective (HAPPENING EARLY) happening before an event: We got no advance warning of the changes. advancenoun us/ədˈvæns, æd-/ advance noun (HAPPENING EARLY) [ C ] money paid before something happens: Most authors get an advance on royalties they’ll earn later. advance noun (MOVING FORWARD) [ C/U ] an act of moving something forward or improving something: [ C ] Technological advances have changed TV news. [ U ] The army’s advance was halted. [ C ] fig. She rejected his unwelcome advances (= attempts to make her interested in him). advancenoun uk/ədˈvɑːns/us [ C or U ] an improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge: Doctors believe that the findings represent a major advance in treating heart disease. The government's White Paper embodies the hopes of those who believe in the advance of the digital age. technological/medical/economic advances What has been the impact of technological advances on the securities markets? advances in sth Advances in drilling and production technologies have significantly reduced the risk of a major oil spill. [ C ] FINANCE money that is paid to a person or organization before the usual time or before a piece of work is finished: Loans and advances usually represent the single largest asset of most banks. Publishers generally pay an advance once the author finishes the manuscript. The US singer will receive a $17.5m cash advance on signing the 10-year contract. [ C ] FINANCE, STOCK MARKET an increase in the price or value of something such as a share or a currency: Declining stocks easily defeated advances 413 to 302. advance in sth Every one yen advance in the Japanese currency's value against the dollar could reduce current profits by as much as five billion yen. in advance (of sth) before something else happens or is done: Ticket prices are cheaper if bought in advance. Rating agencies issued statements of the city's financial condition in advance of this week's sale of $500 million in bonds. See also bank advance advanceverb uk/ədˈvɑːns/us [ I or T ] to develop and become successful, or to make something do this: Biotechnology continues to advance at a rapid pace. advance to sth She eventually advanced to vice-chairman of the bank. advance your career/interests/position Some employees decide to study for an MBA in order to advance their careers. [ I ] FINANCE, STOCK MARKET to increase in value: On the New York Stock Exchange 1,128 issues advanced and 1,057 declined . advance 5.5 cents/8p/10.9 points, etc. The general stock index advanced 1.94 points, or 0.04%, to 5291.45. advance against sth The dollar advanced against the Japanese yen. [ I ] to increase in number, amount, or value: Overall, consumer prices are advancing at a modest rate. Pre-tax profits advanced 10% to €252m. to suggest a new idea or plan to a group of people: Measures advanced by the General Assembly included reducing vehicle carbon-dioxide emissions. advance a plan/proposal/theory Several proposals for reform were advanced by members of Congress. [ T ] FINANCE to give someone money before the usual time or before a piece of work is finished: advance sb sth Two weeks ago I hired him, and advanced him $10,000. advance sth to sb Evidence shows that lenders are becoming more discriminating in advancing loans to borrowers. [ T ] to change the date or time of an event to an earlier one: No plans were made to advance the board meeting. advanceadjective [ before noun ] uk/ədˈvɑːns/us done or made before something else happens: Critics argue that advance planning would have little impact on final policy decisions. advance knowledge/information Having advance information can be a powerful tool to negotiating a rate on a loan. advance bookings/sales/subscriptions Advance sales are down by about 3%. advance notice/warning Federal laws require companies to provide advance notice when laying off workers. Russell has been offered an advance payment** of $450,000 for her next novel.
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advanceverb

advance verb (MOVE FORWARD)

advance verb (PAY)

advance verb (SUGGEST)

advance verb (INCREASE)

advancenoun

advance noun (MOVEMENT)

advance noun (MONEY)

advance noun (SEX)

advance noun (PRICE)

Idiom(s)

advanceadjective [ before noun ]

advanceverb [ I/T ]

advance verb [ I/T ] (MOVE FORWARD)

Idiom(s)

advanceadjective

advance adjective (HAPPENING EARLY)

advancenoun

advance noun (HAPPENING EARLY)

advance noun (MOVING FORWARD)

advancenoun

advanceverb

advanceadjective [ before noun ]