Meaning
To advance means to move forward in position, progress, or development, often in a professional or academic context.
💡 A common mistake is using "advance" incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
has
worked
on
the
project
for
several
months
and
she
hopes
her
research
will
advance
the
team's
work
.
Each
week
she
meets
with
her
supervisor
to
discuss
new
results
and
plan
the
next
steps
.
Although
some
experiments
failed
,
she
learned
useful
methods
and
improved
her
skills
.
If
she
continued
at
this
pace
,
she
would
be
ready
to
present
her
findings
at
the
conference
.
Her
calm
attitude
and
steady
effort
make
her
colleagues
respect
her
progress
.
Common Phrases
advance a project
advance one's career
advance knowledge
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