advance

• "gave advance warning"
• "was beforehand with her report"

Synonyms

• advance(a)
• beforehand(p)

• "an advance party"
• "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"

Synonyms

• advance(a)
• advanced(a)
• in advance(p)

• "he listened for the progress of the troops"

Synonyms

• progressdevelop in a positive way; move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; form or accumulate steadily; gradual improvement or growth or development; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) ; a movement forward
• progressiona series with a definite pattern of advance ; a movement forward; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• "progress in development"

Synonyms

• improvementa change for the better; the act of improving something; a condition superior to an earlier condition
• bettermenta change for the better; an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility ; the act of relieving ills and changing for the better

• "she rejected his advances"

Synonyms

• overtureorchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio ; something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
• approachmove towards; come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character; begin to deal with; come near in time; make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion; ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; the act of drawing spatially closer to something; a way of entering or leaving; the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing ; the event of one object coming closer to another ; a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; the temporal property of becoming nearer in time; a close approximation; a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
• feelerone of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ; slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish

Synonyms

• progressdevelop in a positive way; move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; form or accumulate steadily; gradual improvement or growth or development; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) ; a movement forward
• progressiona series with a definite pattern of advance ; a movement forward; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
• procession(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
• advancementencouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something ; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) ; gradual improvement or growth or development
• forward motionthe act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
• onward motionthe act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

Synonyms

• cash advancean amount paid before it is earned

• "the news caused a general advance on the stock market"

Synonyms

• risea growth in strength or number or importance ; the act of changing location in an upward direction ; an upward slope or grade (as in a road); a movement upward; the amount a salary is increased; the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises ; a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground ; (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; an increase in cost; increase in price or value; move upward; increase in value or to a higher point; rise to one's feet; rise up; come to the surface ; come into existence; move to a better position in life or to a better job; go up or advance; become more extreme; get up and out of bed; rise in rank or status; become heartened or elated; exert oneself to meet a challenge; take part in a rebellion; increase in volume; come up, of celestial bodies; return from the dead

• "Time marches on"

Synonyms

• progressgradual improvement or growth or development; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) ; a movement forward; develop in a positive way; move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; form or accumulate steadily
• pass onplace into the hands or custody of; transmit (knowledge or skills); move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; give to or transfer possession of; refer to another person for decision or judgment; cause to be distributed; transmit information
• move onmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense
• march onmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense
• go oncontinue a certain state, condition, or activity; come to pass; move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; continue talking; start running, functioning, or operating

• "advance an argument"

Synonyms

• throw outforce to leave or move out; throw or cast away; remove from a position or office; bring forward for consideration or acceptance; cease to consider

• "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"

Synonyms

• boostthe act of giving hope or support to someone ; an increase in cost; the act of giving a push; increase; give a boost to; contribute to the progress or growth of; increase or raise; push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
• superchargeincrease or raise; increase the pressure on a gas or liquid

• "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

Synonyms

• promotecontribute to the progress or growth of; give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; make publicity for; be changed for a superior chess or checker piece ; change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
• boostthe act of giving hope or support to someone ; an increase in cost; the act of giving a push; increase; give a boost to; contribute to the progress or growth of; increase or raise; push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
• furthermore distant in especially degree; to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense); in addition or furthermore; to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense); promote the growth of; contribute to the progress or growth of
• encouragecontribute to the progress or growth of; inspire with confidence; spur on

• "Can you move the car seat forward?"

Synonyms

• bring forwardcause to move forward; bring forward for consideration

• "The home team was gaining ground"
• "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
• "win points"

Synonyms

• gaina quantity that is added; the advantageous quality of being beneficial ; the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input ; the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating ; obtain; win something through one's efforts; derive a benefit from; reach a destination, either real or abstract; obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; rise in rate or price; increase or develop; earn on some commercial or business transaction; increase (one's body weight)
• wina victory (as in a race or other competition); something won (especially money) ; be the winner in a contest or competition; win something through one's efforts; obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; attain success or reach a desired goal; acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
• pull aheadobtain advantages, such as points, etc.
• make headwayobtain advantages, such as points, etc.
• get aheadobtain advantages, such as points, etc.
• gain groundobtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• "He progressed well in school"
• "My plants are coming along"
• "Plans are shaping up"

Synonyms

• progressgradual improvement or growth or development; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) ; a movement forward; develop in a positive way; move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; form or accumulate steadily
• come onappear or become visible; move towards; develop in a positive way; start running, functioning, or operating; occur or become available
• come alongcome into being or existence, or appear on the scene; develop in a positive way
• get onhave smooth relations; get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) ; get up on the back of; grow late or (of time) elapse; appear in a show, on T.V. or radio; develop in a positive way; grow old or older
• get alongproceed or get along; have smooth relations; develop in a positive way
• shape updevelop in a positive way

• "We are advancing technology every day"

• "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"
• "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"
• "I got promoted after many years of hard work"

Synonyms

• promotecontribute to the progress or growth of; give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; make publicity for; be changed for a superior chess or checker piece ; change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
• upgradean upward slope or grade (as in a road); software that provides better performance than an earlier version did ; a reservation that is improved; the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises ; hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did ; the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components); rate higher; to improve what was old or outdated; give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; get better travel conditions; give better travel conditions to
• kick upstairsgive a promotion to or assign to a higher position
• raisethe amount a salary is increased; an upward slope or grade (as in a road); increasing the size of a bet (as in poker); the act of raising something; raise the level or amount of something; raise from a lower to a higher position; cause to be heard or known; collect funds for a specific purpose; cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques; look after a child until it is an adult; summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; move upwards; construct, build, or erect; call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise; raise in rank or condition; increase; give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; cause to puff up with a leaven; bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level ; bet more than the previous player ; cause to assemble or enlist in the military; put forward for consideration or discussion; pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth; activate or stir up; establish radio communications with; multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 ; bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project; invigorate or heighten; put an end to; cause to become alive again
• elevategive a promotion to or assign to a higher position; raise from a lower to a higher position; raise in rank or condition

• "Can you advance me some money?"

• "we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"

Synonyms

• set aheadmove forward

• "The stock market gained 24 points today"

Synonyms

• gaina quantity that is added; the advantageous quality of being beneficial ; the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input ; the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating ; obtain; win something through one's efforts; derive a benefit from; reach a destination, either real or abstract; obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; rise in rate or price; increase or develop; earn on some commercial or business transaction; increase (one's body weight)