advance
gb/ədvˈæns/ us/ədvˈæns/
B1
Английски
~ 2700
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
action
1
Move forward or make progress
To go forward or make progress.
Модел на употреба:
to advance [toward/into/on] [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advance' with 'improve'; while related, 'advance' can mean physical movement forward, not only improvement.
Синоними
progress (Focuses more on improvement or development, not just physical movement.)
Антоними
retreat (Means to move back or withdraw, the opposite of advancing.)
Колокации
advance toward
|advance into
|advance steadily
|advance rapidly
|advance on
Теми
movement
|progress
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
Примери
- The army advanced toward the enemy camp.
- Technology has advanced rapidly over the last decade.
- She advanced to the next round of the competition.
- We slowly advanced through the crowded street.
Примери за учащи
- The soldiers advanced toward the city.
- Our team advanced to the finals.
- He advanced to the front of the line.
Глагол
B2
action
2
Cause to happen sooner
To make something happen earlier than planned.
Модел на употреба:
to advance [a meeting/date/event]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'advance' here with 'promote' in a career context; this sense is about time changes, not job positions.
Синоними
bring forward (Common in British English for rescheduling earlier.)
Антоними
postpone (Means to delay something to a later time.)
Колокации
advance a meeting
|advance a deadline
|advance a date
Теми
time
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- They decided to advance the meeting by two days.
- The launch date was advanced to meet market demand.
- We had to advance our departure because of bad weather.
Примери за учащи
- The school advanced the test to Monday.
- They advanced the meeting to this week.
- We advanced our trip because of the storm.
Глагол
B2
action
3
Give money before payment is due
To give someone money before they should get it.
Модел на употреба:
to advance [someone] [money/payment]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with 'pay in advance', which refers to paying upfront for goods/services rather than lending early.
Синоними
prepay (Means paying in advance, but not necessarily lending.)
Антоними
withhold payment (Refusing to pay until it is due or required.)
Колокации
advance a loan
|advance payment
|advance wages
Теми
finance
|business
Примери
- The company advanced him $500 for travel expenses.
- Can you advance me my wages until Friday?
- They advanced the funds needed for the project.
Примери за учащи
- My boss advanced me my pay.
- The bank advanced them a loan.
- She advanced him money for the trip.
Глагол
formal
C1
action
4
Put forward an idea or plan
To suggest an idea for people to think about.
Модел на употреба:
to advance [an idea/argument/theory]
Честа грешка:
Learners might confuse 'advance' with 'improve' here; in this sense it means 'propose'.
Синоними
propose (More common and slightly less formal than 'advance' in this sense.)
Антоними
reject (Means to refuse to accept an idea or proposal.)
Колокации
advance a proposal
|advance an argument
|advance a theory
Теми
communication
|discussion
|education
Примери
- Several theories have been advanced to explain climate change.
- She advanced a new plan for improving public transport.
- He advanced the argument that education should be free.
Примери за учащи
- He advanced a new idea.
- They advanced a plan for the park.
- She advanced a theory about the stars.
Съществително
B1
event
5
Forward movement or progress
Moving forward or making progress toward something.
Синоними
progress (A general term for improvement over time; 'advance' can be more specific or measurable.)
Антоними
setback (An event that reverses progress.)
Колокации
make an advance
|rapid advance
|technological advance
Теми
movement
|progress
|core_vocabulary
|space
Примери
- The army's advance was slowed by bad weather.
- There have been major advances in medicine recently.
- Her career advance surprised everyone.
Примери за учащи
- The army made an advance on the city.
- We saw many advances in technology.
- His quick advance at work was amazing.
Съществително
B1
entity
6
Money paid before due date
Money given before it is owed or earned.
Синоними
prepayment (Payment made ahead of time; 'advance' can also imply lending.)
Антоними
arrears (Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.)
Колокации
cash advance
|salary advance
|advance payment
Теми
finance
|business
Примери
- She received an advance on her salary.
- The publisher gave him a large advance for his new book.
- We need a 20% advance before starting the work.
Примери за учащи
- I got an advance from my boss.
- They paid an advance for the car.
- The writer got an advance for his book.
Граматика
Речникова форма
advance
IPA
GB/ədvˈæns/
US/ədvˈæns/
Срички и ударение
ad - vance (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vance)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: advance
- Plural: advances
Verb
- Base: advance
- 3rd Person Singular: advances
- Present Participle: advancing
- Past: advanced
Семейство думи
Forms
Related words
advancement
noun B2
Изрази
advance notice
1/ədvˈæns nˈoʊtɪs/
fixed phrase
Warning given beforehand about change/event
Information given before something happens so you can prepare.
Примери
- We need at least 24 hours' advance notice if you cancel your booking.
- The company gave employees advance notice of the changes.
cash advance
1/kˈæʃ ədvˈæns/
fixed phrase
Money taken early from credit account
Money you get early from your credit card account, often with extra fees.
Примери
- I took out a cash advance on my credit card while traveling.
- Cash advances usually have higher interest rates.
make advances (towards someone)
1/mˈeɪk ədvˈænsɪz təwˈɔɹdz sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
Show romantic/sexual interest in someone
To act in a way that shows you like someone romantically or sexually.
Примери
- He was accused of making unwanted advances toward his coworker.
- She rejected his advances politely.
in advance
1/ˈɪn ədvˈæns/
fixed phrase
before something happens
Before something happens or before you need it.
Примери
- You must pay for your ticket in advance.
- Please book your tickets in advance.
- We booked our hotel room well in advance.
- You should let me know in advance if you can't come.