what is advance
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: advance (Noun). A forward move. advance (Noun). An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement. advance (Noun). An opening approach or overture, especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature. advance (Verb). To bring forward; to move towards the van or front; to make to go on.