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advance

/ədˈvæns/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. verb

    move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

    Time marches on

  2. verb

    bring forward for consideration or acceptance

    advance an argument

  3. verb

    increase or raise

    OPEC bumped up the price of oil

  4. verb

    contribute to the progress or growth of

    I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom

  5. verb

    cause to move forward

    Can you move the car seat forward?

  6. noun

    a movement forward

    he listened for the progress of the troops

  7. adjective

    being ahead of time or need

    gave advance warning

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