penetrate vs advance

advance vs penetrate

penetrate is not a noun while advance is a noun.

penetrate is not an adjective while advance is an adjective.

penetrate and advance both are verbs.

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

As verbs, advance is a hypernym of penetrate; that is, advance is a word with a broader meaning than penetrate:

penetrate: make one's way deeper into or through
advance: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

Other hypernyms of penetrate include go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress.

penetrate (noun)	advance (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

penetrate (adjective)	advance (adjective)
	being ahead of time or need
	situated ahead or going before

penetrate (verb)	advance (verb)
come to understand	develop in a positive way
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions	rise in rate or price
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance	increase or raise
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of	develop further
spread or diffuse through	bring forward for consideration or acceptance
make one's way deeper into or through	obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members	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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