Definitions

1. noun

a forward movement or progression; an improvement or a step forward

“The company’s advance in technology led to increased efficiency.”

2. verb

to move or cause to move forward; to pay in advance; to make progress or improve

“We’ll advance the payment to secure the booking.”

3. verb

to reveal or disclose information prematurely

“She advanced the plot twist in the movie trailer.”

4. noun

an allowance or payment to cover expenses in advance

“The advance on the book deal was substantial.”

5. noun

the act of moving forward or progressing

“The advance of the army was rapid.”