Advance
/ədˈvæns/noun
To move forward in position or progress.
Did you know?The concept of 'advancing' in ancient times was often associated with ritual journeys, symbolizing spiritual elevation and growth.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ad-
“towards, to”
Latin
Latin
advantiare
“to reach, to arrive at”
Old French
Old French
avancer
“to move forward, to bring forward”
Middle English
Middle English
avancen
“to advance, to promote, to raise up”
Modern English
English
advance
“to move onward, to make progress”