advance (Noun) — A movement forward. ex. "he listened for the advance of the troops"
advance (Noun) — A change for the better; progress in development.
advance (Noun) — A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others. ex. "she rejected his advances"
advance (Noun) — The act of moving forward (as toward a goal).
advance (Noun) — An amount paid before it is earned.
advance (Noun) — Increase in price or value. ex. "the news caused a general advance on the stock market"
advance (Verb) — Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense. ex. "Time advances"
advance (Verb) — Bring forward for consideration or acceptance. ex. "advance an argument"
advance (Verb) — Increase or raise. ex. "advance the voltage in an electrical circuit"
advance (Verb) — Contribute to the progress or growth of. ex. "I am advancing the use of computers in the classroom"
advance (Verb) — Cause to move forward.
advance (Verb) — Obtain advantages, such as points, etc..
advance (Verb) — Make progress in knowledge or status. ex. "He advanced well in school"
advance (Verb) — Become more developed and sophisticated. ex. "We are advancing technology every day"
advance (Verb) — Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. ex. "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"
advance (Verb) — Pay in advance. ex. "Can you advance me some money?"
advance (Verb) — Move forward. ex. "we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
advance (Verb) — Rise in rate or price. ex. "The stock market advanced 24 points today"
advance (Adjective) — Being ahead of time or need. ex. "gave advance warning"
advance (Adjective) — Situated ahead or going before. ex. "an advance party" ex. "an in advance party"