English dictionary: words starting with adv
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nounWritten abbreviation for adverb
Advance
ədˈvɑːnsverbMove forwards in a purposeful way.
Usage examples:
He advanced towards the dispatch box
nounA forward movement.
Usage examples:
The rebels' advance on madrid was well under way
adjectiveDone, sent, or supplied beforehand.
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Advance notice
nounAn arrangement to have tickets, a hotel room, etc. at a particular time in the future that you make some time before you go, or the process of making this arrangement
Usage examples:
The show had already taken £4 million in advance bookings., no advance booking is necessary on most…
collocationA warning about something that will or could happen in the future, especially something difficult or dangerous
Usage examples:
They say they were not given any advance warning about yesterday's decision., the planes could have…
Advanced
ədˈvɑːnstadjectiveModern and recently developed.
Usage examples:
The team developed advanced techniques for measuring and controlling the noise of the submarines
verbMove forwards in a purposeful way.
Usage examples:
He advanced towards the dispatch box
Advancement
ədˈvɑːns.məntnounThe process of promoting a cause or plan.
Usage examples:
Their lives were devoted to the advancement of science
Advancements
ədˈvɑːns.məntnounThe process of promoting a cause or plan.
Usage examples:
Their lives were devoted to the advancement of science
Advancer
ədˈvɑːnsərnounA share that increases in price over a particular period, or a company whose shares increase in price over a particular period
Usage examples:
Decliners outnumber advancers by 19 to 13 on the nasdaq and by 20 to 13 on the nyse.
Advancers
ədˈvɑːnsərnounA share that increases in price over a particular period, or a company whose shares increase in price over a particular period
Usage examples:
Decliners outnumber advancers by 19 to 13 on the nasdaq and by 20 to 13 on the nyse.
Advances
ədˈvɑːnsverbMove forwards in a purposeful way.
Usage examples:
He advanced towards the dispatch box
nounA forward movement.
Usage examples:
The rebels' advance on madrid was well under way
adjectiveDone, sent, or supplied beforehand.
Usage examples:
Advance notice
Advancing
ədˈvɑːn.sɪŋverbMove forwards in a purposeful way.
Usage examples:
He advanced towards the dispatch box
nounA forward movement.
Usage examples:
The rebels' advance on madrid was well under way
adjectiveDone, sent, or supplied beforehand.
Usage examples:
Advance notice
Advantage
ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒnounA condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
Usage examples:
Companies with a computerized database are at an advantage
verbPut in a favourable or superior position.
Usage examples:
Are we simply caught in a spiral here that will be destructive of our interests while, obviously, s…
Advantaged
ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒdadjectiveHaving a comparatively favourable position in terms of economic or social circumstances.
Usage examples:
Children from less advantaged homes
verbPut in a favourable or superior position.
nounPeople who have a better standard of living, more opportunities to succeed, etc. than others
Usage examples:
There is a big difference between the advantaged and the disadvantaged with regard to employment., …
Advantageous
ˌæd.vənˈteɪ.dʒəsadjectiveInvolving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.
Usage examples:
The scheme is advantageous to your company
Advantageously
ˌæd.vənˈteɪ.dʒəs.liadverbIn a way that is advantageous (= giving advantages or helping to make you more successful)
Usage examples:
Through this treaty we hope to trade successfully and advantageously with europe., the rebels were …
Advantages
ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒnounA condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
Usage examples:
Companies with a computerized database are at an advantage
verbPut in a favourable or superior position.
Usage examples:
Are we simply caught in a spiral here that will be destructive of our interests while, obviously, s…
Advantaging
ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒverbPut in a favourable or superior position.
Usage examples:
Are we simply caught in a spiral here that will be destructive of our interests while, obviously, s…
nounA condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
Usage examples:
Companies with a computerized database are at an advantage
Advection
ədˈvek.ʃənnounThe transfer of heat or matter by the flow of a fluid, especially horizontally in the atmosphere or the sea.
Usage examples:
The first is due to initial conductive cooling; in the second, heat advection is controlled by flui…
Advent
ˈæd.ventnounThe arrival of a notable person or thing.
Usage examples:
The advent of television
Adventist
ˈæd.ven.tɪstnounA member of any of various christian sects emphasizing belief in the imminent second coming of christ.
Usage examples:
Since world war ii, protestant sects such as evangelists, adventists, and baptists have competed wi…
Adventists
ˈæd.ven.tɪstnounA member of any of various christian sects emphasizing belief in the imminent second coming of christ.
Usage examples:
Since world war ii, protestant sects such as evangelists, adventists, and baptists have competed wi…
Adventitia
ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.ənounThe outermost layer of the wall of a blood vessel.
Usage examples:
The outer layer of veins comprises the tunica adventitia.
Adventitious
ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əsadjectiveHappening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature.
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Adventitious similarities
Adventitiously
ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs.liadverbIn a way that is not expected or planned
Usage examples:
A crowd of 5000 people turned adventitiously into an angry mob.
Adventure
ədˈven.tʃərnounAn unusual and exciting or daring experience.
Usage examples:
Her recent adventures in italy
verbEngage in daring or risky activity.
Usage examples:
They had adventured into the forest
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