English Dictionary
Definition advance in British English
advance
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ədˈvɑːns/
Example
major advances in computer technology
Example
ethical questions raised by the advance of genetic engineering
Synonyms and related words
Example
The author has signed a publishing deal for an advance of £500,000.
3
a forward movement towards someone or something, especially by an army
4
an attempt to have a sexual relationship with someone, especially when they do not want it
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