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advance vs wax

wax vs advance

advance and wax both are nouns.

advance is an adjective but wax is not an adjective.

advance and wax both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
advance Yes Yes Yes No
wax Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wax is a hypernym of advance; that is, wax is a word with a broader meaning than advance:
  • advance: rise in rate or price
  • wax: go up or advance
Other hypernyms of advance include climb, mount, rise.
advance (noun) wax (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
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) wax (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before
advance (verb) wax (verb)
develop in a positive way go up or advance
rise in rate or price increase in phase
increase or raise cover with wax
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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