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advance vs displace

displace vs advance

advance is a noun but displace is not a noun.

advance is an adjective but displace is not an adjective.

advance and displace both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
advance Yes Yes Yes No
displace No No Yes No
As verbs, displace is a hypernym of advance; that is, displace is a word with a broader meaning than advance:
  • advance: cause to move forward
  • displace: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Other hypernyms of advance include move.
advance (noun) displace (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) displace (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before
advance (verb) displace (verb)
develop in a positive way cause to move, usually with force or pressure
rise in rate or price cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
increase or raise take the place of or have precedence over
develop further terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
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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