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advance vs improve

improve vs advance

advance is a noun but improve is not a noun.

advance is an adjective but improve is not an adjective.

advance and improve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
advance Yes Yes Yes No
improve No No Yes No
As verbs, improve is a hypernym of advance; that is, improve is a word with a broader meaning than advance:
  • advance: develop further
  • improve: to make better
Other hypernyms of advance include ameliorate, amend, better, meliorate.
advance (noun) improve (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) improve (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before
advance (verb) improve (verb)
develop in a positive way get better
rise in rate or price to make better
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
Difference between advance and improve

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