advance 6
verbdomain: v physical competition
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
Definition
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
Examples
- 1.After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
- 2.win points
- 3.The home team was gaining ground
Synonyms
- gain 5
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
- win 3
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
- pull ahead 1
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
- make headway 1
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
- get ahead 1
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
- gain ground 1
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.


