Wondering how to hyphenate the English word Advances? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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A movement forward He listened for the progress of the troops |
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A change for the better Progress in development |
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A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others She rejected his advances |
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The act of moving forward (as toward a goal) |
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An amount paid before it is earned |
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Increase in price or value The news caused a general advance on the stock market |
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Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense Time marches on |
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Bring forward for consideration or acceptance Advance an argument |
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Increase or raise Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit |
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Contribute to the progress or growth of I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom |
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Cause to move forward Can you move the car seat forward? |
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Obtain advantages, such as points, etc. The home team was gaining ground After defeating the Knicks |
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The Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference |
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Develop in a positive way He progressed well in school My plants are coming along Plans are shaping up |
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Develop further We are advancing technology every day |
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Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired Women tend not to advance in the major law firms I got promoted after many years of hard work |
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Pay in advance Can you advance me some money? |
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Move forward We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward |
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Rise in rate or price The stock market gained 24 points today |
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Being ahead of time or need Gave advance warning Was beforehand with her report |
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Situated ahead or going before An advance party At that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies |