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advance vs plain sailing

plain sailing vs advance

advance and plain sailing both are nouns.

advance is an adjective but plain sailing is not an adjective.

advance is a verb but plain sailing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
advance Yes Yes Yes No
plain sailing Yes No No No
As nouns, plain sailing is a hyponym of advance; that is, plain sailing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than advance:
  • advance: the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
  • plain sailing: easy unobstructed progress
Other hyponyms of advance include push, career, life history, march, clear sailing, easy going, leapfrog.
advance (noun) plain sailing (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) easy unobstructed progress
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) plain sailing (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before
advance (verb) plain sailing (verb)
develop in a positive way
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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