advance vs adjustment

adjustment vs advance

advance and adjustment both are nouns.

advance is an adjective but adjustment is not an adjective.

advance is a verb but adjustment is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
advance	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
adjustment	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, adjustment is a hyponym of advance; that is, adjustment is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than advance:

advance: a change for the better; progress in development
adjustment: making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

Other hyponyms of advance include resurgence, revitalisation, revitalization, revival, revivification, elaboration, refinement, accommodation, fitting, conservation, preservation, recovery.

advance (noun)	adjustment (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)	the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
increase in price or value	the act of adjusting something to match a standard
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others	making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
a movement forward	an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
a change for the better; progress in development	the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
an amount paid before it is earned

advance (adjective)	adjustment (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before

advance (verb)	adjustment (verb)
develop in a positive way
rise in rate or price
increase or raise
develop further
bring forward for consideration or acceptance
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
cause to move forward
move forward
pay in advance
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
contribute to the progress or growth of

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