Antonyms for advance

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb

Spell : ad-vans, -vahns

Phonetic Transcription : ædˈvæns, -ˈvɑns

Definition of advance

Origin : mid-13c., avauncen, transitive, "improve (something), further the development of," from Old French avancier "move forward" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *abanteare (source of Italian avanzare, Spanish avanzar), from Late Latin abante "from before," composed of ab- "from" (see ab-) + ante "before, in front of, against" (see ante).
The -d- was inserted 16c. on mistaken notion that initial a- was from Latin ad-. From c.1300 as "to promote;" intransitive sense is mid-14c., "move forward." Meaning "to give money before it is legally due" is first attested 1670s. Related: Advanced; advancing. The adjective (in advance warning, etc.) is recorded from 1843.

adj ahead in position or time
noun forward movement
noun improvement, progress in development
noun money given beforehand
verb move something forward, often quickly
verb promote or propose an idea
verb give money beforehand
verb increase in amount, number, or position

Example sentences :

In this a step in advance of some of our neighbours was taken.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

This request he intended to refuse, and enjoyed in advance the humiliation of young Rushton.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Accompanied by one of the blacks, Eyre went on in advance to find water.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

The boy shouldered the carpetbag and started in advance, Robert following.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

I am well aware of the criticism which will at once be passed on what I now advance.
Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams

Judged by the discussions of to-day, what advance has in politics been effected?
Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams

This was an advance by leaps and bounds which has not since been maintained.
Extract from : « The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens » by Henry Bore

It is an advance toward the highest conception of self-government.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

But at least it is heir to the conquests which go to its stage of advance.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

He was merciful only when you paid for His mercy in advance.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

Synonyms for advance

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