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advance vs step-up

step-up vs advance

advance and step-up both are nouns.

advance is an adjective but step-up is not an adjective.

advance is a verb but step-up is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
advance Yes Yes Yes No
step-up Yes No No No
As nouns, step-up is a hypernym of advance; that is, step-up is a word with a broader meaning than advance:
  • advance: increase in price or value
  • step-up: the act of increasing something
Other hypernyms of advance include increase.
advance (noun) step-up (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) the act of increasing something
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) step-up (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before
advance (verb) step-up (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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