advancing
verbnounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ//
- United States//ədˈvænsɪŋ//
The act of proceeding forward; an advance.
verb
- 1
Also a form of advancepresent participle and gerund of advance
[…] and although my invitation extended to both runs, advancing years dictated that 3 hr. 20 min. on the footplate was more than adequate, so that I chose the northbound run only; […]
For Louis XIV's advancing age, a drink consisting of sugar, distilled spirits, and orange water was recommended as a restorative of vigor.
noun
- 1
The act of proceeding forward; an advance.
[…] who feels, not as even the kindest and the holiest friend on earth can feel towards our patient endurance, our shortcomings, or our slow advancings […]
Forms
- plural
- advancings
advance · To promote or advantage. To help the progress of (something);…advanced · At or close to the state of the art.advancement · The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity
advancing · The act of proceeding forward; an advance.
advantage · Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means,…adventure · A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.adventurous · Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark…