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a advance vs an advance

The correct phrase is 'an advance'. The use of 'an' before 'advance' is due to the vowel sound at the beginning of the word. In English, 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, while 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1431 views

a advance

This is incorrect. 'A' should not be used before 'advance' because 'advance' begins with a vowel sound.

The correct article to use before 'advance' is 'an'. This is because 'advance' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used to make the pronunciation smoother.

Alternatives:

  • an advance

an advance

This is the correct form. 'An' is used before 'advance' because 'advance' starts with a vowel sound.

'An advance' is the correct way to refer to a payment or progress made before the usual time or expected event. The use of 'an' before 'advance' is to ensure smooth pronunciation.

Examples:

  • I received an advance on my salary.
  • She asked for an advance on the project deadline.
  • An advance payment is required to secure the booking.
  • He made an advance reservation for the hotel.
  • The company provided an advance for the expenses.
  • I just gave him an advance.
  • Must be he's getting an advance on one of the sporting ladies.
  • Erika has an advance for you.
  • However, it should be possible for the manufacturer to receive an advance before completion of the controls.
  • You've already had an advance of... 32,500 marks.
  • This is an advance of $2 million.
  • I have to ask for an advance on the inheritance.
  • I need to ask for an advance on my billings.
  • But it's an advance against my salary.
  • Yeah.That's an advance on your cut.
  • The company has paid me an advance
  • The factory won't give me an advance.
  • Well then, here is an advance.
  • I'll let you have an advance.
  • Wayne and I are happy to give you an advance.
  • And Bernard gave me an advance.
  • I'm not asking for a handout, just an advance.
  • He wanted an advance on the Folsom settlement.
  • I'm not asking for an advance, Jack.
  • I need an advance, Julia.

Alternatives:

  • a payment in advance
  • a progress in advance
  • a prepayment
  • an upfront payment
  • an early payment

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