ADVANCE

Definition

1. adjective being ahead of time or need. — synonyms: advance(a), beforehand(p)
2. adjective situated ahead or going before. — synonyms: advance(a), advanced(a), in_advance(p)
3. noun a movement forward. — synonyms: progress, progression
4. noun a change for the better. — synonyms: improvement, betterment
5. noun a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others. — synonyms: overture, approach, feeler
6. noun the act of moving forward (as toward a goal). — synonyms: progress, progression, procession, advancement, forward_motion, onward_motion
7. noun an amount paid before it is earned. — synonyms: cash_advance
8. noun increase in price or value. — synonyms: rise
9. verb move forward, also in the metaphorical sense. — synonyms: progress, pass_on, move_on, march_on, go_on
10. verb bring forward for consideration or acceptance. — synonyms: throw_out
11. verb increase or raise. — synonyms: boost, supercharge
12. verb contribute to the progress or growth of. — synonyms: promote, boost, further, encourage
13. verb cause to move forward. — synonyms: bring_forward
14. verb obtain advantages, such as points, etc.. — synonyms: gain, win, pull_ahead, make_headway, get_ahead, gain_ground
15. verb develop in a positive way. — synonyms: progress, come_on, come_along, get_on, get_along, shape_up
16. verb develop further.
17. verb give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. — synonyms: promote, upgrade, kick_upstairs, raise, elevate
18. verb pay in advance.
19. verb move forward. — synonyms: set_ahead
20. verb rise in rate or price. — synonyms: gain