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advance vs wink at

wink at vs advance

advance is a noun but wink at is not a noun.

advance is an adjective but wink at is not an adjective.

advance and wink at both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
advance Yes Yes Yes No
wink at No No Yes No
As verbs, wink at is a hyponym of advance; that is, wink at is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than advance:
  • advance: contribute to the progress or growth of
  • wink at: give one's silent approval to
Other hyponyms of advance include connive at, cultivate, foster, further, spur, help, carry, feed, conduce, contribute, lead.
advance (noun) wink at (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
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) wink at (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before
advance (verb) wink at (verb)
develop in a positive way give one's silent approval to
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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