advance vs encourage

encourage vs advance

advance is a noun but encourage is not a noun.

advance is an adjective but encourage is not an adjective.

advance and encourage both are verbs.

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

As verbs, advance and encourage are synonyms defined as:

advance and encourage: contribute to the progress or growth of

Other synonyms of advance include boost, further, promote.

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

advance (verb)	encourage (verb)
develop in a positive way	spur on
rise in rate or price	inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
increase or raise	contribute to the progress or growth of
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

Difference between advance and encourage

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