advanced

verbadjectivecommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ədˈvɑːnst//
United States//ədˈvænst//

At or close to the state of the art.

verb

1
Also a form of advancesimple past and past participle of advance

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ep Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *h₂epó Proto-Italic *ap Latin ab Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₂énts Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti Proto-Italic *anti Latin ante Latin ab ante Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂tiinflu. Proto-Italic *-ājō Proto-Italic *-āō Latin -āre Vulgar Latin *abanteāre Old French avancierbor. Middle English avauncen English advance English -ed English advanced From advance + -ed.

adjective

1
At or close to the state of the art.
2
Involving greater complexity; more difficult, elaborate or specialized.
The option can be found under advanced settings.
I'm taking a course in advanced knitting techniques.
3
Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing).
a gentleman advanced in years, with a hard experience written in his wrinkles
The length of the stoppages could not well be reduced; indeed, they are already too short if we are to believe the tale now current of a wandering Jew sort of passenger—a lady of advanced years who can only alight from a train backwards. Every time she begins to get out a porter rushes up crying "Hurry up, ma'am; train's going!"—and pushes her in again!
4
In a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage.
This is an advanced prototype, it already has most of the features the final product will have.
This book is suitable for advanced learners of English.
5
Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract.
6
Indicating a time ahead of the correct time.

Forms

comparative: more advanced, further advanced, farther advanced
superlative: most advanced, furthest advanced, farthest advanced

adult · An animal that is full-grown.adultery · Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other…advance · To promote or advantage. To help the progress of (something);…

advanced · At or close to the state of the art.

advancement · The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity advancing · The act of proceeding forward; an advance.advantage · Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means,…

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