English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
With or without ‘d’?
William is a ~matured~ man (nonstandard).
William is a mature man (standard).
Note that when used to describe one who is fully developed physically, the word is mature. However, as a verb, one can say: Williams has matured before his dad died.
You can make an ~advanced~ payment (nonstandard).
You can make an advance payment (standard). When you mean something is done, sent, or supplied beforehand, the word is advance. Again, advance can be used as a verb in sentences such as: This daily diet has advanced many people’s level of proficiency in English.
GAB
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