advancing
- v move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
- v bring forward for consideration or acceptance
- v increase or raise
- v contribute to the progress or growth of
- v cause to move forward
- v obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
- v develop in a positive way
- v develop further
We are advancing technology every day - v give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
- v pay in advance
- v move forward
- v rise in rate or price
- s moving forward
advantageous
- a giving an advantage
a contract advantageous to our country
socially advantageous to entertain often - s appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
adventitious
- s associated by chance and not an integral part
they had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character
adventive
- s not native and not fully established; locally or temporarily naturalized
an adventive weed
adventuresome
- a willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
the risks and gains of an adventuresome economy
adventurous
- a willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
adventurous pioneers
adverbial
- n a word or group of words function as an adverb
- a of or relating to or functioning as an adverb
adverbial syntax
adversative
- s expressing antithesis or opposition
the adversative conjunction `but' in `poor but happy'
adverse
- s contrary to your interests or welfare
adverse circumstances - s in an opposing direction
adverse currents
advertised
- v call attention to
- v make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
- s called to public attention
these advertised products
advisable
- a worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
such action is neither necessary nor advisable
extreme caution is advisable
it is advisable to telephone first
advised
- v give advice to
- v inform (somebody) of something
I advised him that the rent was due - v make a proposal, declare a plan for something
- a having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
a well-advised delay in carrying out the plan - s having received information
be kept advised