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Meaning of the word advancing in English

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advancing

US /ədˈvæn.sɪŋ/
UK /ədˈvɑːn.sɪŋ/

Verb

1.

move forward in a purposeful way.

Example:
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the troops advanced on the capital
Synonym:
proceed move along push on forge ahead gain ground approach near
Antonym:
retreat
2.

make or cause to make progress.

Example:
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our knowledge is advancing all the time
Synonym:
promote further forward help aid assist facilitate boost strengthen improve benefit foster cultivate encourage support back progress develop thrive flourish prosper mature evolve get ahead go places get somewhere
Antonym:
impede hinder
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advanced advance advancement in advance advance copy Advanced Placement