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Meaning of the word advancing in English

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advancing

US /ədˈvæn.sɪŋ/
UK /ədˈvæn.sɪŋ/

Verb

1.

move forward in a purposeful way.

Example:
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the troops advanced on the capital
Synonym:
proceedmove alongpush onforge aheadgain groundapproachnear
Synonym:
retreat
2.

make or cause to make progress.

Example:
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our knowledge is advancing all the time
Synonym:
promotefurtherforwardhelpaidassistfacilitatebooststrengthenimprovebenefitfostercultivateencouragesupportbackprogressdevelopthriveflourishprospermatureevolveget aheadgo placesget somewhere
Synonym:
impedehinder
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