Pronunciation: /ədˈvæns ɒn/
noun a movement forward or onward
A1 The soldiers made an advance on the enemy's position.
A2 The team's advance on the goal was halted by the opposing defense.
B1 The company's advance on the market was successful due to their innovative products.
B2 The scientist's advance on the theory of relativity revolutionized the field of physics.
C1 The country's advance on renewable energy sources has led to a decrease in carbon emissions.
C2 The artist's advance on abstract expressionism has been praised by critics worldwide.
preposition used to indicate movement or progress in a particular direction
A1 The cat advanced on the mouse.
A2 The team advanced on the enemy's position.
B1 The company decided to advance on their marketing strategy.
B2 The negotiations advanced on reaching a compromise.
C1 The research team advanced on their groundbreaking discovery.
C2 The artist's work advanced on pushing the boundaries of traditional art.
formal The army made an advance on the enemy's position.
informal We decided to advance on the next level of the game.
slang Let's advance on that party tonight.
figurative She made a bold advance on the new project.
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