Advance
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To move forward in position, time, or progress; to promote or develop something. As a noun, it refers to forward movement, progress, or money paid before it is due.
“Technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate in the modern era.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ədˈvɑːns/
Syllables
ad·vance
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Wordle
A appears twice; contains common vowels E; ends with -CE
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; V (4 pts) adds value with multiple vowels
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