Hyphenation of advances

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word advances? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of advances:

1.
A movement forward
He listened for the progress of the troops
2.
A change for the better
Progress in development
3.
A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
She rejected his advances
4.
The act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
5.
An amount paid before it is earned
6.
Increase in price or value
The news caused a general advance on the stock market
7.
Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Time marches on
8.
Bring forward for consideration or acceptance
Advance an argument
9.
Increase or raise
Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
10.
Contribute to the progress or growth of
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
11.
Cause to move forward
Can you move the car seat forward?
12.
Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
The home team was gaining ground After defeating the Knicks
13.
The Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
14.
Develop in a positive way
He progressed well in school My plants are coming along Plans are shaping up
15.
Develop further
We are advancing technology every day
16.
Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired Women tend not to advance in the major law firms I got promoted after many years of hard work
17.
Pay in advance
Can you advance me some money?
18.
Move forward
We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward
19.
Rise in rate or price
The stock market gained 24 points today
20.
Being ahead of time or need
Gave advance warning Was beforehand with her report
21.
Situated ahead or going before
An advance party At that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies

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