advance
ad-vance · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
Forward movement or progress.
- 2.
A payment made before it is due or for work not yet completed.
- 3.
An approach made to someone, typically with a proposal or request (often in plural).
- 4.
To move forward or make progress.
- 5.
To put forward an idea or suggestion.
- 6.
To pay money before it is due.
- 7.
Done, sent, or supplied beforehand.
Forms
plural: advances
Phrases & expressions
- •in advance — Before an event or ahead of time.
- •advance warning — Prior notification.
- •make advances — To make romantic or business approaches.
- •advance notice — Notification given beforehand.
Related words
Etymology
From Old French avancier, from Late Latin abantiare, from Latin ab ("from") + ante ("before").