Definition of "Advance" :

noun: the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

noun: increase in price or value

"The news caused a general advance on the stock market."

noun: a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

"She rejected his advances."

noun: a change for the better; progress in development

noun: a movement forward

noun: an amount paid before it is earned

verb: rise in rate or price

verb: develop in a positive way

verb: increase or raise

verb: develop further

verb: bring forward for consideration or acceptance

"Advance an argument."

verb: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

verb: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

verb: cause to move forward

verb: move forward

"We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward."

verb: pay in advance

"Can you advance me some money?."

verb: give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

"Women tend not to advance in the major law firms."

verb: contribute to the progress or growth of

adjective: situated ahead or going before

"An advance party."

adjective: being ahead of time or need

"Gave advance warning."