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advance
adjective as in ahead in position or time
Weak matches
beforehand, earlier, early, foremost, in front, in the forefront, in the lead, previously
noun as in forward movement
Strongest matches
Strong matches
noun as in improvement, progress in development
Strongest matches
advancement, boost, breakthrough, development, gain, growth, increase, progress, rise, step
Strong matches
amelioration, betterment, break, buildup, enrichment, furtherance, go ahead, headway, promotion, up, upgrade, upping
noun as in money given beforehand
verb as in move something forward, often quickly
Weak matches
bring forward, come forward, continue ahead, continue on, forge ahead, gain ground, get ahead, get green light, get there, get with it, go ahead, go forth, go forward, go great guns, go places, go to town, make headway, make the scene, move on, move onward, press on, push ahead, push on, send forward, step forward
verb as in promote or propose an idea
verb as in increase in amount, number, or position
Weak matches
break the bank, get fat, get rich, hit pay dirt, hit the jackpot, make a killing, make out, pan out, strike gold, strike it rich
Example Sentences
Most modern leases allow for the service charge to be payable in advance of the landlord incurring the costs, based on an estimate of costs in the coming year.
A plan by Advance Auto Parts to stem deepening losses by closing hundreds of stores will result “in a complete exit of certain markets on the West Coast” as the company shutters California locations, its chief executive said.
Advance Auto Parts currently has 139 locations in California, according to its website.
Advance Auto Parts closed a $1.5-billion sale of Worldpac, its car parts wholesale distribution business, to investment firm Carlyle this month.
And Russia stepped up air strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, as its ground forces continue their advance in eastern Ukraine.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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