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advances

The correct spelling is advances.

How to pronounce advances

noun

Say it like: Adv-ans-es

The correct spelling is advances. 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

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.

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