Welcome to English In A Minute. Do you know how to use the word 'advance'? Beth does and she'll explain in 60 seconds. For more great language tips visit bbclearningenglish.com
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as a verb, advance can mean to move forward, develop or improve something.
This can include both people and things.
Unfortunately, the team lost and didn't advance to the next round.
She took a class to advance her skills with the same meaning of moving forward, developing and improving.
Advance can be used as a noun.
It was impossible to stop the advance of the fire.
A cure was found due to recent advances in technology.
Advance can be used as an adjective.
When something happens early, ill buy your ticket.
I get advance notice of all her concerts.
Finally, if you ask for an advance, you want to be paid before you usually are.
This is a noun and is often followed by on.
She asked for an advance on her salary after receiving an unexpected bill.