| Main Entry: |
advance |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
money given beforehand |
Synonyms: |
accommodation,
allowance,
bite*,
credit, deposit, down payment, floater, front money, hike,
increase,
loan, prepayment, retainer,
rise*,
score,
stake,
take*,
touch*
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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 |
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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