Simple meaning
What does Advance mean?
to move forward.
Dictionary definition
To move forward or make progress.
Example sentences
Advance in a sentence
easy
The character will advance across the field.
medium
In science class, we watched how objects advance over time.
hard
Writers use words like advance to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
Synonyms
Words like Advance
proceedClose meaning in many contexts.
move aheadSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Advance word family
Base word
advance
verb
advances
Moves forward now or often.
verb
advanced
Moved forward in the past.
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Practice 1
What does advance mean?
ADVANCE means to move forward.
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