advance vs steal

steal vs advance

advance and steal both are nouns.

advance is an adjective but steal is not an adjective.

advance and steal both are verbs.

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

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

advance: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
steal: steal a base

Other hyponyms of advance include rack up, score, tally.

advance (noun)	steal (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)	a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch)
increase in price or value	an advantageous purchase
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)	steal (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before

advance (verb)	steal (verb)
develop in a positive way	steal a base
rise in rate or price	move stealthily
increase or raise	take without the owner's consent
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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