1.a movement forward;
he listened for the progress of the troops
2.a change for the better; progress in development
3.a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others;
she rejected his advances
4.the act of moving forward toward a goal
5.an amount paid before it is earned
6.increase in price or value;
the news caused a general advance on the stock market
7.being ahead of time or need;
gave advance warning
8.situated ahead or going before;
an advance party
1.move forward, also in the metaphorical sense;
Time marches on
2.bring forward for consideration or acceptance;
advance an argument
3.increase or raise;
boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
4.contribute to the progress or growth of;
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
5.cause to move forward;
Can you move the car seat forward?
6.obtain advantages, such as points, etc.;
The home team was gaining ground
7.develop in a positive way;
He progressed well in school
8.develop further;
We are advancing technology every day
9.give a promotion to or assign to a higher position;
John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
10. pay in advance;
Can you advance me some money?
11. move forward;
we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward
12. rise in rate or price;
The stock market gained 24 points today