definition of
[advance]

[1] #1 advance n. [progress, progression] a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops". wn

[2] #2 advance v. [progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on] move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on". wn

[3] #3 advance v. [throw out] bring forward for consideration or acceptance; "advance an argument". wn

[4] #4 advance n. [improvement, betterment] a change for the better; progress in development. wn

[5] #5 advance v. [boost, supercharge] increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit". wn