advance

advance
verb
1》 move forwards.
    ↘cause to occur at an earlier date than planned.
2》 make or cause to make progress.
3》 put forward (a theory or suggestion).
4》 hand over (payment) to (someone) as a loan or before it is due.
noun
1》 a forward movement.
2》 a development or improvement.
3》 an amount of money advanced.
4》 an approach made with the aim of initiating a sexual or amorous relationship.
adjective done, sent, or supplied beforehand: advance payment.
Phrases
in advance ahead in time.
Derivatives
advancer noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. avance (n.), avancer (v.), from late L. abante 'in front', from ab 'from' + ante 'before'.

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