advance
noun
a movement forward
“he listened for the progress of the troops”
a change for the better; progress in development
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
“she rejected his advances”
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Oppositesretreatan amount paid before it is earned
Synonymscash advanceincrease in price or value
“the news caused a general advance on the stock market”
Synonymsrise
verb
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
“Time marches on”
Oppositesrecedebring forward for consideration or acceptance
“advance an argument”
Synonymsthrow outincrease or raise
“boost the voltage in an electrical circuit”
contribute to the progress or growth of
“I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”
cause to move forward
“Can you move the car seat forward?”
Synonymsbring forwardOppositesbackobtain advantages, such as points, etc.
“The home team was gaining ground”
“After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference”
develop in a positive way
“He progressed well in school”
“My plants are coming along”
develop further
“We are advancing technology every day”
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
“John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired”
“Women tend not to advance in the major law firms”
pay in advance
“Can you advance me some money?”
move forward
“we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward”
Synonymsset aheadrise in rate or price
“The stock market gained 24 points today”
Synonymsgain
adjective
being ahead of time or need
“gave advance warning”
“was beforehand with her report”
Synonymsbeforehandsituated ahead or going before
“an advance party”
“at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University