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advance

The correct spelling is advance.

How to pronounce advance

/ədˈvaːns/
noun

IPA: /ədˈvaːns/

Say it like: Adv-ans-e

The correct spelling is advance. A forward move; improvement or progression. For example: "an advance in health or knowledge"

Usage Examples

an advance in health or knowledge

an advance on the prime cost of goods

He made an advance payment on the prior shipment to show good faith.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A forward move; improvement or progression.
  2. 2.An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
  3. 3.An addition to the price; rise in price or value.
  4. 4.(in the plural) An opening approach or overture, especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

verb

  1. 1.To promote or advantage.
  2. 2.To move forward in space or time.
  3. 3.To raise, be raised.

adjective

  1. 1.Completed before necessary or a milestone event.
  2. 2.Preceding
  3. 3.Forward

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