advance vs penetrate

penetrate vs advance

advance is a noun but penetrate is not a noun.

advance is an adjective but penetrate is not an adjective.

advance and penetrate both are verbs.

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

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

advance: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
penetrate: make one's way deeper into or through

Other hyponyms of advance include forge, 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, lapse, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by.

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

advance (verb)	penetrate (verb)
develop in a positive way	come to understand
rise in rate or price	become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
increase or raise	pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
develop further	insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
bring forward for consideration or acceptance	spread or diffuse through
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.	make one's way deeper into or through
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense	enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
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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