advance
ad-vance
A forward movement or progression.
"The army's advance was slow."
A payment made before it is due.
"She requested an advance on her salary."
Made or given ahead of time.
"We need advance notice."
An approach or overture, often romantic or sexual.
"He made an unwelcome advance."
To move or cause to move forward.
"The troops advanced cautiously."
To pay money or a loan before it is due.
"Can you advance me some cash?"
To make progress or further the development of something.
"They advanced the cause of science."
Progress or improvement in a particular field.
"Medical advances save lives."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: promote, further, encourage, boost, gain, approach, feeler, overture, pull ahead, win, gain ground, get ahead
Antonyms: back, break, bump, demote, draw back, drop off, fall back, fall behind, kick downstairs, move back, pull away, pull back