Cambridge Dictionary of American English
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Definition
advance (MOVE FORWARD)
[Hide phonetics]verb [I/T]
to go or move (something) forward, or to develop or improve (something)
Research has advanced our understanding of the virus.
Tonight's winner advances to the semifinals.
advance
[Hide phonetics]noun [C/U]
Technological advances have changed TV news.
The army's advance was halted.
advanced
[Hide phonetics]adjective
highly developed or difficult
Are you taking any advanced courses?
advancement
[Hide phonetics]noun [U]
They did nothing for the advancement of women.
