| Main Entry: |
advance |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
increase in amount, number, or position |
Synonyms: |
boost, break the bank,
develop,
elevate,
enlarge, get fat, get rich,
grade,
grow, hit pay dirt, hit the jackpot,
improve,
magnify, make a killing, make out,
multiply, pan out,
prefer,
prosper,
raise, strike gold, strike it rich,
thrive,
up,
upgrade,
uplift
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| Notes: |
advance means 'steady progress' and stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end, while advancement suggests progression that is bigger, more, or beyond normal |
Antonyms: |
decrease, take back, withdraw
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