What does advancing mean?
Advancing means present participle and gerund of advance.
Advancing
/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of advance.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of advance
- The act of proceeding forward; an advance.
Example Sentences
[…] 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.
[…] 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 […]
Synonyms for advancing
Antonyms for advancing
Related Words
Word Forms
- advancings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for advancing?
Common synonyms include high, forward, rising, onward.
What is the opposite of advancing?
Possible antonyms include retreating.
How do you use advancing in a sentence?
[…] 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; […]
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