advance

noun

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : advance
  • plural : advances

Senses

  • money paid ahead of schedule
  • improvement, progress

advance

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : advance
  • simple present, singular, third person : advances
  • simple past : advanced
  • present participle : advancing
  • past participle : advanced

Senses

  • move forward or upward
  • pay out a portion of wages/credit before they are due

advance

adjective

Forms

  • positive : advance

Senses