advance

Definition

Examples

Please submit your travel request one week in advance for approval.

Word Family

Synonyms

• progressgradual improvement or growth or development
• promotecontribute to the progress or growth of
• forwardthe person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

Collocations

• Easy thanks in advance
  to thanks in advance, meaning to express gratitude or show appreciation to
• Medium advance to the next round
  to advance to the next round, meaning to move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
• Hard request a cash advance
  to request a cash advance, meaning to express the need or desire for; ask for
• Very Hard monumental advance in biotechnology
  describing monumental advance in biotechnology (relating or belonging to or serving as a monument)