Type: Verb/Noun/Adjective/Adverb
Meaning/Definition of advance: Verb referring to the act of moving forward or progressing; Noun describing a forward movement or improvement; Adjective describing something that is done or given ahead of time; Adverb describing an action that occurs before an expected time.
What is the Opposite of advance?
The Opposite of advance is retreat.
Other Opposites of advance:
Here is the list of all opposites or antonyms of advance:
- Think twice
- Recede
- Stay
- Park
- Station
- Pull in
- Come to a halt
- Cease
- Pull over
- Stop
- Draw to a halt
- Pause
- Come to a stop
- Hold
- Stall
- Position
- Stand
- Hesitate
- Halt
- Sit tight
- Wait
- Pull up
- Remain
- Come to rest
- Garrison
- Retrogress
- Hold up
- Discontinue
- Retreat
Example Sentences Using Opposites of Advance:
- He retreated, didn’t advance further.
- The project stagnated, didn’t advance to the next phase.
- The army withdrew, didn’t advance on the enemy.
- The technology lagged behind, didn’t advance as expected.
- The negotiations fell apart, didn’t advance towards an agreement.
- The career didn’t progress, didn’t advance to a higher position.
- The plan was abandoned, didn’t advance to implementation.
- The students didn’t move forward, didn’t advance in their studies.
- The research didn’t make headway, didn’t advance the field.
- The legislation wasn’t passed, didn’t advance through the legislature.
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