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advances

[/ədˈvænsɪz/]
noun/verb
avanços
1. Noun: Forward movements or improvements in position or progress
The advances in technology have changed our lives.
Os avanços na tecnologia mudaram nossas vidas.
2. Noun: Money provided before it is earned or due
The publisher offered advances to the authors.
A editora ofereceu adiantamentos aos autores.
3. Verb: Third person singular of advance; moves forward or makes progress
The army advances toward the city.
O exército avança em direção à cidade.
4. Verb: Proposes or puts forward an idea or theory
She advances a new hypothesis in her research.
Ela apresenta uma nova hipótese em sua pesquisa.
5. Noun: Unwanted sexual or romantic approaches
He made unwanted advances toward her.
Ele fez investidas indesejadas para com ela.
Synonyms
progressimprovementsdevelopmentsgainspayments
Antonyms
retreatsdeclinessetbacksregressions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avanços
Standard usage for progress or improvements
Brazil
adiantamentos
Used for financial advances or payments
Portugal
avanços
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
investidas
Used specifically for unwanted romantic advances

Related Idioms & Phrases

make advances (romantic or social approach)
advances in knowledge (progress in understanding)
technological advances (innovations and improvements)
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