advance

being ahead of time or need

“gave advance warning”

“was beforehand with her report”

situated ahead or going before

“an advance party”

“at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies”

a movement forward

“he listened for the progress of the troops”

a change for the better; progress in development

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

“she rejected his advances”

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

an amount paid before it is earned

increase in price or value

“the news caused a general advance on the stock market”

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

“Time marches on”

“The water advances”

bring forward for consideration or acceptance

“advance an argument”

contribute to the progress or growth of

“I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”

cause to move forward

“Can you move the car seat forward?”

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

“The home team was gaining ground”

“After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference”

“win points”

develop in a positive way

“He progressed well in school”

“My plants are coming along”

“Plans are shaping up”