Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ratchet | Yes | No | Yes | No |
advance | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
ratchet (noun) | advance (noun) |
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mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction | 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 |
ratchet (adjective) | advance (adjective) |
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being ahead of time or need | |
situated ahead or going before |
ratchet (verb) | advance (verb) |
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move by degrees in one direction only | 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 |