advance
gb/ədvˈæns/ us/ədvˈæns/
B1
English
~ 2700
előrehalad, fejlődik, továbbjut, előrehoz, előleget ad, folyósít, megelőlegez, felvet, előterjeszt, javasol, előrelépés, előrehaladás, előrenyomulás, előleg
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to advance [toward/into/on] [something]
The army advanced toward the enemy camp.
A hadsereg előrehaladt az ellenséges tábor felé.
Technology has advanced rapidly over the last decade.
A technológia gyorsan fejlődött az elmúlt évtizedben.
She advanced to the next round of the competition.
We slowly advanced through the crowded street.
Learner examples
The soldiers advanced toward the city.
A katonák előrehaladtak a város felé.
Our team advanced to the finals.
A csapatunk továbbjutott a döntőbe.
He advanced to the front of the line.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advance' with 'improve'; while related, 'advance' can mean physical movement forward, not only improvement.
Meaning
Move forward or make progress
Collocations
advance toward
|advance into
|advance steadily
|advance rapidly
|advance on
Synonyms
progress (Focuses more on improvement or development, not just physical movement.)
Antonyms
retreat (Means to move back or withdraw, the opposite of advancing.)
Themes
movement
|progress
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definition
To go forward or make progress.
To move forward in position, direction, or progress.
VERB
B2
2
előrehoz
B1
Usage pattern:
to advance [a meeting/date/event]
They decided to advance the meeting by two days.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy két nappal előrehozzák a megbeszélést.
The launch date was advanced to meet market demand.
A piaci kereslet kielégítése érdekében előrehozták a bevezetés időpontját.
We had to advance our departure because of bad weather.
Learner examples
The school advanced the test to Monday.
Az iskola hétfőre hozta előre a dolgozatot.
They advanced the meeting to this week.
Erre a hétre hozták előre a megbeszélést.
We advanced our trip because of the storm.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'advance' here with 'promote' in a career context; this sense is about time changes, not job positions.
Meaning
Cause to happen sooner
Collocations
advance a meeting
|advance a deadline
|advance a date
Synonyms
bring forward (Common in British English for rescheduling earlier.)
Antonyms
postpone (Means to delay something to a later time.)
Themes
time
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something happen earlier than planned.
To change an event or action so it happens earlier than originally planned.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to advance [someone] [money/payment]
The company advanced him $500 for travel expenses.
A cég 500 dollár előleget adott neki az útiköltségekre.
Can you advance me my wages until Friday?
Tudnál előleget adni a fizetésemből péntekig?
They advanced the funds needed for the project.
Learner examples
My boss advanced me my pay.
A főnököm előleget adott a fizetésemből.
The bank advanced them a loan.
A bank kölcsönt folyósított nekik.
She advanced him money for the trip.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'pay in advance', which refers to paying upfront for goods/services rather than lending early.
Meaning
Give money before payment is due
Collocations
advance a loan
|advance payment
|advance wages
Synonyms
prepay (Means paying in advance, but not necessarily lending.)
Antonyms
withhold payment (Refusing to pay until it is due or required.)
Themes
finance
|business
Definition
To give someone money before they should get it.
To give someone money before it is owed or before they have earned it.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
to advance [an idea/argument/theory]
Several theories have been advanced to explain climate change.
Több elméletet is felvetettek a klímaváltozás magyarázatára.
She advanced a new plan for improving public transport.
Új tervet terjesztett elő a tömegközlekedés javítására.
He advanced the argument that education should be free.
Learner examples
He advanced a new idea.
Új ötletet vetett fel.
They advanced a plan for the park.
Tervet javasoltak a park fejlesztésére.
She advanced a theory about the stars.
Common mistake:
Learners might confuse 'advance' with 'improve' here; in this sense it means 'propose'.
Meaning
Put forward an idea or plan
Collocations
advance a proposal
|advance an argument
|advance a theory
Synonyms
propose (More common and slightly less formal than 'advance' in this sense.)
Antonyms
reject (Means to refuse to accept an idea or proposal.)
Themes
communication
|discussion
|education
Definition
To suggest an idea for people to think about.
To suggest an idea, theory, or plan for discussion or consideration.
NOUN
B1
5
The army's advance was slowed by bad weather.
A hadsereg előrenyomulását lelassította a rossz idő.
There have been major advances in medicine recently.
Az utóbbi időben jelentős előrelépések történtek az orvostudományban.
Her career advance surprised everyone.
Learner examples
The army made an advance on the city.
A hadsereg előrenyomulást indított a város felé.
We saw many advances in technology.
Számos előrelépést láttunk a technológia terén.
His quick advance at work was amazing.
Meaning
Forward movement or progress
Collocations
make an advance
|rapid advance
|technological advance
Synonyms
progress (A general term for improvement over time; 'advance' can be more specific or measurable.)
Antonyms
setback (An event that reverses progress.)
Themes
movement
|progress
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definition
Moving forward or making progress toward something.
Forward movement in space, development, or achievement toward a goal.
NOUN
B1
6
előleg
B1
She received an advance on her salary.
Fizetési előleget kapott.
The publisher gave him a large advance for his new book.
A kiadó nagy előleget adott neki az új könyvére.
We need a 20% advance before starting the work.
Learner examples
I got an advance from my boss.
Előleget kaptam a főnökömtől.
They paid an advance for the car.
Előleget fizettek az autóra.
The writer got an advance for his book.
Meaning
Money paid before due date
Collocations
cash advance
|salary advance
|advance payment
Synonyms
prepayment (Payment made ahead of time; 'advance' can also imply lending.)
Antonyms
arrears (Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.)
Themes
finance
|business
Definition
Money given before it is owed or earned.
An amount of money given before it is owed or earned, often as part of a payment arrangement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
advance
IPA
GB/ədvˈæns/
US/ədvˈæns/
Syllables & stress
ad - vance (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vance)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: advance
- Plural: advances
Verb
- Base: advance
- 3rd Person Singular: advances
- Present Participle: advancing
- Past: advanced
Word family
Forms
Related words
advancement
noun B2
Expressions
advance notice
1/ədvˈæns nˈoʊtɪs/
fixed phrase
Warning given beforehand about change/event
Information given before something happens so you can prepare.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.