advance

• Describe algo hecho con antelación o dinero proporcionado antes de haberlo ganado.

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

1. Ahead of timeB1formal

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

   Anticipado

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

   Sinónimosanticipatoryearlypreliminaryprematureprior

   Antónimosbelatedretroactive

2. Forward or progressiveB2formal

   Moving forward or towards improvement.

   avanzado o progresivo

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

   Sinónimosforwardonwardprogressive

   Antónimosrecederegressretreat

• Sustantivo que denota movimiento hacia adelante, progreso o desarrollo; también un pago anticipado de dinero antes de la fecha prevista.

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

1. B1formal

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

   Avance

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

   Sinónimosadvancementassaultdriveheadwaymarchoffensiveprogresspush

   Antónimosrecessionregressionretreatwithdrawal

2. Money paymentB2formal

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

   Pago anticipado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscreditdown paymentloanprepayment

3. Improvement or developmentB1formal

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

   Avance

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

   Sinónimosadvancementbreakthroughdevelopmentheadwayimprovementinnovationprogressstep forward

   Antónimosdeclineregressionretreatsetback

• Verbo que indica movimiento hacia adelante, progreso o avance de algo a una posición o etapa superior.

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

1. A2formal

   To move forward in position or time.

   avanzar

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

   Sinónimosgo forwardproceedprogresspush forward

   Antónimosrecederegressretreat

2. Progress or improveB1formal

   To make progress or develop further.

   avanzar, progresar

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

   Sinónimosdevelopevolveflourishimproveproceedprogressthrive

   Antónimosdeclinedeterioraterecederegressretreatstagnateworsen

3. Provide money beforehandB2formal

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

   adelantar dinero

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

   Sinónimosfinancefrontlendloanprepay