Advance has 20 synonyms including encourage, promote, approach. Opposite words include break and regress. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Advance contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (D, V, N, C). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Advance scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: V (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, advance can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| improvement | 20 | 25 | 11 |
| advancement | 19 | 24 | 11 |
| beforehand | 19 | 20 | 10 |
| approach | 17 | 19 | 8 |
| advanced | 15 | 18 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for advance are encourage, promote, approach, rise, elevate. In total, there are 20 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of advance include break, regress, retrograde.
Yes, advance is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 16 points.
Advance has 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (D, V, N, C).