advance vs inch

inch vs advance

advance and inch both are nouns.

advance is an adjective but inch is not an adjective.

advance and inch both are verbs.

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

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

advance: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
inch: advance slowly, as if by inches

Other hyponyms of advance include forge, penetrate, creep up, sneak up, encroach, impinge, infringe, plough on, press on, push on, string, string along, overhaul, overtake, pass, close in, draw in, edge, rachet up, ratchet, ratchet down, elapse, glide by, go along, go by, lapse, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by.

advance (noun)	inch (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)	a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
increase in price or value	a unit of measurement for advertising space
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)	inch (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before

advance (verb)	inch (verb)
develop in a positive way	advance slowly, as if by inches
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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