advance

Describes something done ahead of time, or money provided before it is earned.

ruОписывает что-либо сделанное заранее или деньги, предоставленные до их заработка.esDescribe algo hecho con antelación o dinero proporcionado antes de haberlo ganado.frDécrit quelque chose fait à l'avance ou de l'argent fourni avant d'être gagné.deBeschreibt etwas, das im Voraus getan oder bereitgestellt wird, oder Geld, das vor dem eigentlichen Verdienst ausgezahlt wird.ptDescreve algo feito ou dado antecipadamente, ou dinheiro pago antes de ser ganho ou devido.zh指事先完成的、提前的，或预先支付的款项（尤指预付的工资或货款）。arيصف شيئًا تمّ إنجازه أو تقديمه مسبقًا قبل وقته، أو مبلغًا من المال يُدفع قبل استحقاقه أو قبل أداء العمل.

1. Ahead of time B1 formal

   Done, sent, or provided before the usual or expected time.

   • Please send your advance payment to reserve the room.
   • They received advance warning about the storm.
   • The advance copy of the book arrived early.

   ruПредварительныйesAnticipadofren avancedeVorzeitigptAntecipadozh提前的arمُقدَّم قبل وقته

   Synonyme: anticipatoryearlypreliminaryprematureprior

   Antonyme: belatedretroactive

2. Forward or progressive B2 formal

   Moving forward or towards improvement.

   • The advance party scouted the area ahead.
   • This is an advance technique for experienced users.
   • They made advance preparations for the event.

   ruПредварительныйesavanzado o progresivofravancé, progressifdeFortschrittlichptAdiantadozh先进的arمُتَقَدِّم

   Synonyme: forwardonwardprogressive

   Antonyme: recederegressretreat

• more advanced comparative form
• most advanced superlative form

A noun referring to a forward movement, progress, or development; also, money provided before it is officially due.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее движение вперёд, прогресс или развитие; также аванс — деньги, предоставленные до официального срока.esSustantivo que denota movimiento hacia adelante, progreso o desarrollo; también un pago anticipado de dinero antes de la fecha prevista.frNom désignant un mouvement vers l'avant, un progrès ou un développement ; également une somme d'argent versée avant l'échéance prévue, c'est-à-dire une avance ou un paiement anticipé.deSubstantiv, das eine Vorwärtsbewegung, einen Fortschritt oder eine Entwicklung bezeichnet; außerdem eine im Voraus gezahlte Geldsumme.ptSubstantivo que designa movimento para a frente, progresso ou desenvolvimento; também significa adiantamento — dinheiro pago antes do prazo oficial.zh名词，指前进、进步或发展；也指预先支付的款项，即在正式期限前提供的钱。arاسم يدل على التقدم أو الحركة إلى الأمام أو التطور؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا بمعنى السلف أو الدفعة المقدمة من المال قبل موعدها.

1. Forward movement B1 formal

   A forward movement or progress, especially in a military or competitive context.

   • The army made a rapid advance towards the enemy lines.
   • Technological advances have changed our lives.
   • The team gained an advance in the championship.

   ruПродвижение вперёдesAvancefravancée (militaire, progression)deVorwärtsbewegungptAvançozh前进arالتقدم إلى الأمام

   Synonyme: advancementassaultdriveheadwaymarchoffensiveprogresspush

   Antonyme: recessionregressionretreatwithdrawal

2. Money payment B2 formal

   An amount of money paid before it is earned or owed.

   • She requested an advance on her salary.
   • The author received a large advance for the book.
   • He gave me an advance payment for the work.

   ruАвансesPago anticipadofrAvance de paiementdeVorschussptAdiantamentozh预付款arدفعة مقدمة

   Synonyme: creditdown paymentloanprepayment

3. Improvement or development B1 formal

   A development or improvement in knowledge, technology, or methods.

   • Medical advances have saved millions of lives.
   • Recent advances in AI are remarkable.
   • This is a significant advance in renewable energy.

   ruПрогрессesAvancefrprogrèsdeFortschrittptAvançozh进步arتقدّم

   Synonyme: advancementbreakthroughdevelopmentheadwayimprovementinnovationprogressstep forward

   Antonyme: declineregressionretreatsetback

• advances plural form
• advances' possessive plural form
• advance's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate moving forward, progressing, or promoting something to a higher position or stage.

ruГлагол, обозначающий движение вперёд, прогресс или продвижение чего-либо на более высокую позицию или этап.esVerbo que indica movimiento hacia adelante, progreso o avance de algo a una posición o etapa superior.frVerbe signifiant se déplacer vers l'avant, progresser ou faire progresser quelque chose vers une position ou une étape plus avancée.deVerb, das eine Vorwärtsbewegung, einen Fortschritt oder die Beförderung einer Person oder Sache auf eine höhere Position oder Stufe bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica movimento para frente, progresso ou promoção de algo a uma posição ou etapa mais elevada.zh动词，表示向前移动、进展，或将某事物推进到更高的位置或阶段。arفعل يدل على التقدم أو الحركة إلى الأمام، أو تطوير شيء ما ورفعه إلى مرتبة أو مرحلة أعلى.

1. Move forward A2 formal

   To move forward in position or time.

   • The army advanced toward the enemy lines.
   • The project has advanced to the next phase.
   • Time advances quickly when you're having fun.

   ruДвигаться вперёдesavanzarfravancer (dans l'espace ou le temps)deVorwärtsgehenptAvançarzh向前移动arالتقدم للأمام

   Synonyme: go forwardproceedprogresspush forward

   Antonyme: recederegressretreat

2. Progress or improve B1 formal

   To make progress or develop further.

   • Technology advances rapidly these days.
   • She advanced her career by getting a promotion.
   • The medicine advanced the patient's recovery.

   ruПродвигатьсяesavanzar, progresarfrprogresserdeFortschritte machenptAvançarzh进展arتقدَّم

   Synonyme: developevolveflourishimproveproceedprogressthrive

   Antonyme: declinedeterioraterecederegressretreatstagnateworsen

3. Provide money beforehand B2 formal

   To give money before it is officially due or as a loan.

   • The bank advanced him the loan amount.
   • They advanced the payment to help with expenses.
   • The publisher advanced her money for the book.

   ruПредоставить деньги авансомesadelantar dinerofravancer (de l'argent)deGeld im Voraus zahlenptAdiantar dinheirozh预先垫付钱款arدفع المال مقدماً

   Synonyme: financefrontlendloanprepay

• advanced past participle
• advanced past simple
• advancing present participle
• advances third person singular