advance
Meaning
An advance is a forward movement or progress in a particular area, often referring to improvements or developments in knowledge, technology, or a person's career.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "advance" with "advancement," which often refers specifically to promotion in a career context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
afternoon
Sara
goes
to
the
community
centre
to
teach
basic
computer
skills
to
adults
.
Recently
the
centre
announced
an
advance
in
the
program
:
they
added
one
-
to
-
one
help
for
people
who
need
extra
practice
.
This
change
has
helped
many
learners
feel
more
confident
and
use
email
or
online
services
by
themselves
.
Some
participants
have
been
studying
for
months
and
the
teachers
have
seen
steady
progress
in
their
digital
skills
.
For
now
the
practical
lessons
make
a
clear
difference
in
people's
daily
lives
.
Common Phrases
financial advance
technological advance
advance in knowledge
Synonyms
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