What does ADVANCE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ədˈvæns/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Words With Friends score
- 16
- How common
- Common
Meaning
verb
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense“Time marches on”
- bring forward for consideration or acceptance“advance an argument”
- increase or raise“boost the voltage in an electrical circuit”
- 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”
- develop in a positive way“He progressed well in school”
- develop further“We are advancing technology every day”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
advances14
Anagrams of ADVANCE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside ADVANCE
43 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is ADVANCE a valid word in word games?
ADVANCE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is ADVANCE worth?
ADVANCE is worth 13 points with Scrabble letter values and 16 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from ADVANCE?
43 other words, including AND, AN, CAN and END.