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advancing

uhd-VAN-sing/ədˈvænsɪŋ/UKuhd-VAHN-sing/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/

2 meanings of advancing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of advance. Use this form for an action happening now or for the action itself as a thing.

    The soldiers were advancing slowly across the open field.

    Advancing through the deep mud slowed the whole group down.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of moving forward, or one move forward.

    The slow advancing of the front line went on all night.

    Their steady advancing up the mountain left them tired but happy.

    Similarprogress, movement, progression

    Oppositeretreat, withdrawal

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advancing is a form of advance

advance, verb: To do well and move up in your work, your studies, or a competition. Full entry

Forms
advanceadvances he/she/itadvancing -ing formadvanced past tense, past participle
Spelling
advance → advancing: drop the e, add -ing

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