ава́нс — meaning in English
avans
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English meaning
Senses
ава́нс is used for these senses in English:
- advance An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
- advance To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend. [from 16th c.]
- advance payment The part of a contractually due sum that is paid or received in advance for a good, service or social security payment.
- draw In a commission-based job, an advance on future (potential) commissions given to an employee by the employer.
- handicap (sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
- imprest An advance of funds, especially to a government service or employee. [from 16th c.]
advance — full definition
- verb To move forward, or to help something make progress.
- verb To give money before it is normally due.
- noun Forward movement or progress, or money paid before it is due.
- adj Happening or done ahead of time.
draw — full definition
- verb To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
- verb To pull something toward oneself or in a particular direction.
- verb To attract attention, interest, or a crowd.
- verb To take money out of an account, or to receive a wage or benefit.
- verb To end a game or contest with neither side winning.