advance vs lapse

lapse vs advance

advance and lapse both are nouns.

advance is an adjective but lapse is not an adjective.

advance and lapse both are verbs.

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

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

advance: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
lapse: for time to move forward

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, inch, rachet up, ratchet, ratchet down, elapse, glide by, go along, go by, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by.

advance (noun)	lapse (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)	a mistake resulting from inattention
increase in price or value	a failure to maintain a higher state
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others	a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
a movement forward
a change for the better; progress in development
an amount paid before it is earned

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

advance (verb)	lapse (verb)
develop in a positive way	go back to bad behavior
rise in rate or price	drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
increase or raise	end, at least for a long time
develop further	for time to move forward
bring forward for consideration or acceptance	pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.	let slip
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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