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The character will advance across the field.
What does Advance mean?
To move forward.
Dictionary definition
To move forward or make progress.
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Advance in a sentence
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In science class, we watched how objects advance over time.
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Writers use words like advance to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
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What does advance mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to advance?
Proceed is close in meaning to advance in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of advance?
Retreat contrasts with advance in this dictionary entry.
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WordAdvance.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningAdvance means To move forward.
ExampleExample: The character will advance across the field.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ad · vans
- Strongest beat
- vans
- Ending
- vans
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vans.
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Synonyms
Words like Advance
proceedClose meaning in many contexts.
move aheadSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
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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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Hint for students
To move forward.
Common mix-up
Advance is not the same as retreat. Advance means to move forward.
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