advance
English → English
(movement) Move forward: to move forward toward a target, often in a purposeful or military way
The army continued to advance toward the city despite the heavy rain and mud.
(English) The army continued to advance toward the city despite the heavy rain and mud.
Modern medicine has advanced significantly over the last century, curing many diseases.
(English) Modern medicine has advanced significantly over the last century, curing many diseases.
(improvement) Progress: a development or improvement that represents a step forward in knowledge or skill
Recent advances in technology have made smartphones faster and more powerful.
(English) Recent advances in technology have made smartphones faster and more powerful.
The scientific advance in DNA research helped solve the 20-year-old mystery.
(English) The scientific advance in DNA research helped solve the 20-year-old mystery.
(time) Ahead of time: happening or done before a particular event takes place
You need to give at least two weeks' advance notice if you want to take a vacation.
(English) You need to give at least two weeks' advance notice if you want to take a vacation.
Advance tickets for the concert are cheaper than the ones sold at the door.
(English) Advance tickets for the concert are cheaper than the ones sold at the door.
Entry ID: en:en:advance · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary