advance
gb/ədvˈæns/ us/ədvˈæns/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 2700
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
B1
action
1
Move forward or make progress
To go forward or make progress.
الگوی کاربرد:
to advance [toward/into/on] [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advance' with 'improve'; while related, 'advance' can mean physical movement forward, not only improvement.
هممعنیها
progress (Focuses more on improvement or development, not just physical movement.)
متضادها
retreat (Means to move back or withdraw, the opposite of advancing.)
ترکیبهای رایج
advance toward
|advance into
|advance steadily
|advance rapidly
|advance on
موضوعها
movement
|progress
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The soldiers advanced toward the city.
- Our team advanced to the finals.
- He advanced to the front of the line.
فعل
B2
action
2
Cause to happen sooner
To make something happen earlier than planned.
الگوی کاربرد:
to advance [a meeting/date/event]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'advance' here with 'promote' in a career context; this sense is about time changes, not job positions.
هممعنیها
bring forward (Common in British English for rescheduling earlier.)
متضادها
postpone (Means to delay something to a later time.)
ترکیبهای رایج
advance a meeting
|advance a deadline
|advance a date
موضوعها
time
|planning
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The school advanced the test to Monday.
- They advanced the meeting to this week.
- We advanced our trip because of the storm.
فعل
B2
action
3
Give money before payment is due
To give someone money before they should get it.
الگوی کاربرد:
to advance [someone] [money/payment]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this with 'pay in advance', which refers to paying upfront for goods/services rather than lending early.
هممعنیها
prepay (Means paying in advance, but not necessarily lending.)
متضادها
withhold payment (Refusing to pay until it is due or required.)
ترکیبهای رایج
advance a loan
|advance payment
|advance wages
موضوعها
finance
|business
نمونهها
- The company advanced him $500 for travel expenses.
- Can you advance me my wages until Friday?
- They advanced the funds needed for the project.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- My boss advanced me my pay.
- The bank advanced them a loan.
- She advanced him money for the trip.
فعل
formal
C1
action
4
Put forward an idea or plan
To suggest an idea for people to think about.
الگوی کاربرد:
to advance [an idea/argument/theory]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners might confuse 'advance' with 'improve' here; in this sense it means 'propose'.
هممعنیها
propose (More common and slightly less formal than 'advance' in this sense.)
متضادها
reject (Means to refuse to accept an idea or proposal.)
ترکیبهای رایج
advance a proposal
|advance an argument
|advance a theory
موضوعها
communication
|discussion
|education
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He advanced a new idea.
- They advanced a plan for the park.
- She advanced a theory about the stars.
اسم
B1
event
5
Forward movement or progress
Moving forward or making progress toward something.
هممعنیها
progress (A general term for improvement over time; 'advance' can be more specific or measurable.)
متضادها
setback (An event that reverses progress.)
ترکیبهای رایج
make an advance
|rapid advance
|technological advance
موضوعها
movement
|progress
|core_vocabulary
|space
نمونهها
- The army's advance was slowed by bad weather.
- There have been major advances in medicine recently.
- Her career advance surprised everyone.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The army made an advance on the city.
- We saw many advances in technology.
- His quick advance at work was amazing.
اسم
B1
entity
6
Money paid before due date
Money given before it is owed or earned.
هممعنیها
prepayment (Payment made ahead of time; 'advance' can also imply lending.)
متضادها
arrears (Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.)
ترکیبهای رایج
cash advance
|salary advance
|advance payment
موضوعها
finance
|business
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I got an advance from my boss.
- They paid an advance for the car.
- The writer got an advance for his book.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
advance
IPA
GB/ədvˈæns/
US/ədvˈæns/
هجاها و تکیه
ad - vance (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vance)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: advance
- Plural: advances
Verb
- Base: advance
- 3rd Person Singular: advances
- Present Participle: advancing
- Past: advanced
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
Related words
advancement
noun B2
عبارتها
advance notice
1/ədvˈæns nˈoʊtɪs/
fixed phrase
Warning given beforehand about change/event
Information given before something happens so you can prepare.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.