advance - Meaning in Konkani

advance - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of advance in English

advance adjective

1. being ahead of time or need

   Examples

   • "gave advance warning"
   • "was beforehand with her report"
2. situated ahead or going before

   Examples

   • "an advance party"
   • "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"

advance noun

1. increase in price or value

   Example

   • "the news caused a general advance on the stock market"
2. an amount paid before it is earned
3. a movement forward

   Example

   • "he listened for the progress of the troops"
4. a change for the better; progress in development
5. a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

   Example

   • "she rejected his advances"
6. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

advance verb

1. rise in rate or price

   Example

   • "The stock market gained 24 points today"
2. develop in a positive way

   Examples

   • "He progressed well in school"
   • "My plants are coming along"
   • "Plans are shaping up"
3. increase or raise

   Example

   • "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
4. develop further

   Example

   • "We are advancing technology every day"
5. bring forward for consideration or acceptance

   Example

   • "advance an argument"
6. obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

   Examples

   • "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
   • "The home team was gaining ground"
   • "win points"
7. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

   Example

   • "Time marches on"
8. cause to move forward

   Example

   • "Can you move the car seat forward?"
9. move forward

   Example

   • "we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
10. pay in advance

    Example

    • "Can you advance me some money?"
11. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

    Examples

    • "I got promoted after many years of hard work"
    • "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"
    • "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"
12. contribute to the progress or growth of

    Example

    • "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

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