advance

noun

How many syllables in advance?

There are 2 syllables in the word advance.

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Divide advance into syllables:

ad · vance

How to pronounce advance:

Definition of advance:

advance (noun):: a movement forward.

Synonyms for advance:

advancement

approach

betterment

cash advance

change of location

feeler

forward motion

head

headway

improvement

onward motion

overture

procession

progress

progression

rise

travel

Antonyms for advance:

cease

come to a halt

come to a standstill

come to a stop

come to rest

discontinue

draw to a halt

garrison

halt

hesitate

hold

hold up

park

pause

position

pull in

pull over

pull up

recede

remain

retreat

retrogress

sit tight

stall

stand

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