advance

IPA: ʌdvˈæns

A forward move; improvement or progression.
An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
An addition to the price; rise in price or value.
(often in the plural) An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

To promote or advantage.
To help the progress of (something); to further.
To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.
To move forward in space or time.
To move or push (something) forwards, especially forcefully.
To make (something) happen at an earlier time or date; to bring forward, to hasten.
(intransitive) To move forwards; to approach.
To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend.
To put forward (an idea, argument etc.); to propose.
(intransitive) To make progress; to do well, to succeed.
(intransitive) To move forward in time; to progress towards completion.
To raise, be raised.
(transitive, now archaic) To raise; to lift or elevate.
To raise or increase (a price, rate).
To increase (a number or amount).
(intransitive) To make a higher bid at an auction.

Examples of "advance" in Sentences

The team made an advance in their research by discovering a new potential treatment for the disease
The army advanced slowly through the dense forest, cautiously watching for any enemy movement
She hesitated to advance in her career until she felt more confident in her abilities
The technology company is constantly working to advance their products to stay ahead of the competition
With each successful advance in the negotiations, they came closer to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement