English

advance

ədˈvæns
Meaning: to move forward or make progress
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base advance
3rd person singular present advances
Present participle advancing
Past advanced
Will future will advance
Going-to future going to advance
Imperative negative don't advance / do not advance

Example sentences

The army continued to advance toward the city.
The army continued to advance toward the city.
As technology advances , many traditional manual skills become redundant.
As technology advances, many traditional manual skills become redundant.
The general commanded his troops to advance.
The general commanded his troops to advance.

Usage Notes

Often used in military or developmental contexts to describe forward motion.

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