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noun (n)

• a series with a definite pattern of advance(noun.group)

  Synonym:
  patterned advance
  

  source: wordnet30
• a movement forward(noun.event)

  Synonym:
  advance, progress
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress
  Antonym:
  retreat
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of moving forward; a proceeding in a course; motion onward.(noun)

  source: webster1913