advances (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ədˈvænsɪz/
Definition
Progress or development, especially in knowledge, science, or technology.
Examples
The company reported significant financial advances this quarter.
Medical advances have greatly improved life expectancy.
We are witnessing rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
How to Use advances
- make advances (collocation)
- To move forward or progress. — "The team made significant advances in their project."
- receive advances (collocation)
- To get a payment before it is due. — "The author received large advances for her novels."
- unwelcome advances (collocation)
- Unwanted romantic or sexual attention. — "She reported the manager for making unwelcome advances."
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