Synonyms for advance

Other words for “advance”, grouped by meaning.

We found 45 synonyms for “advance”. The most common are progress, progression, improvement, betterment, overture.

noun a movement forward

noun a change for the better; progress in development

noun a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

noun the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

Oppositesretreat

noun an amount paid before it is earned

Synonymscash advance

noun increase in price or value

Synonymsrise

verb move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

Oppositesrecede

verb bring forward for consideration or acceptance

Synonymsthrow out

verb increase or raise

verb contribute to the progress or growth of

verb cause to move forward

Oppositesback

verb obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

verb develop in a positive way

verb give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

verb move forward

Synonymsset ahead

verb rise in rate or price

Synonymsgain

adjective being ahead of time or need

Synonymsbeforehand
Similarearly

adjective situated ahead or going before

Similarfront

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University