Advance
Noun, Verb
UK
/ədˈvɑːns/
US
/ədˈvæns/
Definition
To move forward or make progress in something.
Example
"She advanced quickly."
"The team advanced the project by working overtime to meet the deadline."
"The advance in medicine saved lives with new treatments for the disease."
Explanation
Advance can mean moving forward, improving, or making progress, either physically or in an abstract sense. As a verb, it’s like taking steps toward a goal, such as advancing in a career or advancing a project. As a noun, it refers to progress itself, like an advance in technology. It suggests positive movement, whether it’s a soldier advancing in battle or a student advancing to the next grade.