🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

진전

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jinjeon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Advances/ədˈvænsɪz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"기술의 진전은 놀랍습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Progress or improvement in a particular field or area.

    "Recent advances in technology have transformed the way we communicate."
  2. 2

    An amount of money paid before it is due.

    "He received an advance on his salary to cover unexpected expenses."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'advance' originates from the Old French 'avancer', which comes from the Latin 'abante', meaning 'to move forward'. Over time, it evolved to encompass meanings related to progress and improvement in various contexts.

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