# advancing

Pronunciation: US say "uhd-VAN-sing" /ədˈvænsɪŋ/; UK say "uhd-VAHN-sing" /ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of advance. — present participle and gerund of advance
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of advance. Use this form for an action happening now or for the action itself as a thing.
   - _The crowd kept advancing toward the stage as the music grew louder._
   - _Advancing the meeting to Monday gave everyone less time to prepare._

## Noun

2. The act of moving forward, or a single forward movement.
   - Simple: The act of moving forward, or one move forward.
   - _The general timed the advancing of his troops to coincide with the dawn._
   - _Her rapid advancing through the company ranks surprised the older managers._

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