English to English
adjective
- Before in place, or beforehand in time; -- used for advanced; as, an advance guard, or that before the main guard or body of an army; advance payment, or that made before it is due; advance proofs, advance sheets, pages of a forthcoming volume, received in advance of the time of publication.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- a movement forward
He listened for the progress of the troops.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a change for the better; progress in development
source: WordNet 3.0
- a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
She rejected his advances.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
source: WordNet 3.0
- an amount paid before it is earned
source: WordNet 3.0
- increase in price or value
The news caused a general advance on the stock market.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of advancing or moving forward or upward; progress.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- being ahead of time or need
Gave advance warning.
Was beforehand with her report.
source: WordNet 3.0
- situated ahead or going before
An advance party.
At that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies.
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Time marches on.
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- bring forward for consideration or acceptance
Advance an argument.
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- increase or raise
Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit.
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- contribute to the progress or growth of
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom.
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- cause to move forward
Can you move the car seat forward?.
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- obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- develop in a positive way
He progressed well in school.
My plants are coming along.
Plans are shaping up.
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- develop further
We are advancing technology every day.
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- give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- pay in advance
Can you advance me some money?.
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- move forward
We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward.
source: WordNet 3.0
- rise in rate or price
The stock market gained 24 points today.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To bring forward; to move towards the van or front; to make to go on.
source: Webster 1913
- To move or go forward; to proceed; as, he advanced to greet me.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [adváns] Pagsulong; pagtulóy
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [adváns] Sumulong; magpatuloy
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
