Definition of ADVANCING

advancing

Plural: advancings

Verb

  • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • bring forward for consideration or acceptance
  • increase or raise
  • contribute to the progress or growth of
  • cause to move forward
  • obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
  • develop in a positive way
  • develop further
    • "We are advancing technology every day"
  • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
  • pay in advance
  • move forward
  • rise in rate or price
  • present participle and gerund of advance

Adjective Satellite

  • moving forward

Noun

  • The act of proceeding forward; an advance.

Synonyms

advance, boost, bring forward, come along, come on, elevate, encourage, forward, forward-moving, further, gain, gain ground, get ahead, get along, get on, go on, kick upstairs, make headway, march on, move on, pass on, progress, promote, pull ahead, raise, set ahead, shape up, supercharge, throw out, upgrade, win

Antonyms

back, demote, fall back, recede, regress

Scrabble Score: 16

advancing: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
advancing: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
advancing: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

advancing: valid Words With Friends Word