advance
/ədˈvæns/ noun B2- A forward move; improvement or progression. · an advance in health or knowledge· an advance in rank or office
- An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
- An addition to the price; rise in price or value. · an advance on the prime cost of goods
- An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.
Plural advances
From the library
“—you advance twice—”
“Of course,” the Mock Turtle said: “advance twice, set to partners—”
Every hour and minute of her time is arranged for days in advance.
See how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all advance!
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