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advance vs refinement

refinement vs advance

advance and refinement both are nouns.

advance is an adjective but refinement is not an adjective.

advance is a verb but refinement is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
advance Yes Yes Yes No
refinement Yes No No No
As nouns, refinement is a hyponym of advance; that is, refinement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than advance:
  • advance: a change for the better; progress in development
  • refinement: the result of improving something
advance (noun) refinement (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
increase in price or value a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others the result of improving something
a movement forward the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
a change for the better; progress in development a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
an amount paid before it is earned
advance (adjective) refinement (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before
advance (verb) refinement (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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