| 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 |
| 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 |
| Main Entry: | prevail |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | dominate, control |
Synonyms: |
abound, be common, be current, be prevalent, be usual, be victorious, be widespread, beat, best, carry, come out on top, command, conquer, domineer, exist generally, gain, get there, go great guns, go places, hit pay dirt, luck out, make it, make out, master, move out, obtain, overcome, overrule, predominate, preponderate, prove, reign, succeed, take off, triumph, win |
Antonyms: |
lose, surrender |
| Main Entry: | score |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | achieve, succeed |
Synonyms: |
accomplish, amass, arrive, attain, chalk up, connect, flourish, gain, gain advantage, get*, hit pay dirt, impress, luck out, make a killing, make an impression, make the grade, notch, procure, prosper, pull off, put over, rack up, reach, realize, secure, take the cake, thrive, triumph, win |
Antonyms: |
fail, lose |