advance vs back up

back up vs advance

advance is a noun but back up is not a noun.

advance is an adjective but back up is not an adjective.

advance and back up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
advance	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
back up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, back up is a hypernym of advance; that is, back up is a word with a broader meaning than advance:

advance: contribute to the progress or growth of
back up: give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

Other hypernyms of advance include support.

advance (noun)	back up (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
increase in price or value
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
a movement forward
a change for the better; progress in development
an amount paid before it is earned

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

advance (verb)	back up (verb)
develop in a positive way	establish as valid or genuine
rise in rate or price	become or cause to become obstructed
increase or raise	make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy
develop further	move backwards from a certain position
bring forward for consideration or acceptance	give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
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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