Advance meaning : A forward move; improvement or progression. An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement. An addition to the price; rise in price or value. (in the plural) An opening approach or overture, especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature. To promote or advantage. To move forward in space or time. To raise, be raised. Completed before necessary or a milestone event. Preceding Forward