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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
"We want to reduce this by advancing semiconductor fabrication techniques," says Strobel.
With a combination of advanced imaging methods, the scientists were able to recreate what the dinosaur would have looked like in life.
Vancouver, spearheaded by former Germany and Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller, advanced to the final with a superb 3-1 victory over San Diego in California on Saturday to claim the Western Conference crown.
Without strong parties, both voters and MPs struggle to organise or meaningfully advance different visions for the country's future in any sustainable way.
But successful designs have only become possible in recent years as electric motors and high-performance batteries have advanced.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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