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advances

/ədˈvænsɪz/ /ædˈvænsɪz/

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noun

A forward move; improvement or progression.

Examples :

"an advance in health or knowledge"

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noun

An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.

Examples :

"My mom needed to pay for a plumber urgently, so she requested salary advances from her company to cover the cost. "

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noun

An addition to the price; rise in price or value.

Examples :

"an advance on the prime cost of goods"

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noun

(in the plural) An opening approach or overture, especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

Examples :

"His advances toward Sarah at the school dance were unwelcome and made her uncomfortable. "

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verb

To promote or advantage.

Examples :

""The company advances employees who demonstrate leadership skills and dedication." "

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verb

To move forward in space or time.

Examples :

"As the clock advances, it gets closer to lunchtime. "

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verb

To raise, be raised.

Examples :

"The company advances employees based on their performance. "

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