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