retreat vs advance

advance vs retreat

retreat and advance both are nouns.

retreat is not an adjective while advance is an adjective.

retreat and advance both are verbs.

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

retreat (noun)	advance (noun)
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat	the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation	increase in price or value
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)	a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
an area where you can be alone	a movement forward
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset	a change for the better; progress in development
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position	an amount paid before it is earned
a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

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

retreat (verb)	advance (verb)
make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity	develop in a positive way
pull back or move away or backward	rise in rate or price
move back	increase or raise
move away, as for privacy	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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