advance
/ədˈvɑːns/
ad · vance
əd · ˈvɑːns
English Definition
v. move forward
Significado en Español
avanzar, progresar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiến bộ, tiến lên
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Example Sentence
Technology keeps advancing.
技术不断进步。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad(toward)+vance(walk)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word closest in meaning to “advance”.
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A
Recede
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B
Proceed
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C
Withdraw
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D
Hide
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B — Proceed.
“advance” means v. move forward
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The troops were ordered to ______ toward the enemy line.
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A
retreat
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B
halt
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C
advance
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D
withdraw
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C — advance.
“advance” means v. move forward
Common questions about “advance”
What does “advance” mean?
advance — v. move forward. In Chinese: 前进，进步.
How do you pronounce “advance”?
advance is pronounced /ədˈvɑːns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ad · vance.
How do you use “advance” in a sentence?
Technology keeps advancing. (技术不断进步。)
What are synonyms for “advance”?
progress, proceed — all close in meaning to advance (v. move forward).
Is “advance” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. advance appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “advance”?
ad(toward)+vance(walk)
