Search results
- Dictionaryad·vanced/ədˈvanst/
adjective
- 1. modern and recently developed: "the team developed advanced techniques for measuring and controlling the noise of the submarines" Similar Opposite
- 2. far on or ahead in development or progress: "negotiations are at an advanced stage"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
1. : far on in time or course. a man advanced in years. 2. a. : being beyond others in progress or ideas. tastes a bit too advanced for the times. b. : being beyond the elementary or introductory. advanced chemistry. c. : greatly developed beyond an initial stage. the most advanced scientific methods. advanced weapons systems. d.
adjective. placed ahead or forward: with one foot advanced. ahead or far or further along in progress, complexity, knowledge, skill, etc.: an advanced class in Spanish; to take a course in advanced mathematics; Our plans are too advanced to make the change now.
ADVANCED definition: 1. modern and well developed: 2. at a higher, more difficult level: 3. having reached a late…. Learn more.
: to bring forward in time. especially : to make earlier. advance the date of the meeting. 6. : to bring forward for notice, consideration, or acceptance : propose. advance an idea. 7. : to supply or furnish in expectation of repayment. advance a loan. 8. : to raise in rate : increase.
to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something: The fire advanced steadily through the forest. We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe. He's just trying to advance (= improve) his own career. advance on The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack).
Use the adjective advanced to describe something that's ahead, especially in terms of growth or development. Your plans to build the world's best tree house are at an advanced stage if you're nearly ready to add a roof and invite your friends to visit.
3 meanings: 1. being ahead in development, knowledge, progress, etc 2. having reached a comparatively late stage 3. ahead of.... Click for more definitions.
1. placed ahead or forward: with one foot advanced. 2. beyond the beginning, elementary, or intermediate: a course in advanced mathematics. 3. far or further along in progress, development, or growth. 4. of or embodying modern, enlightened, or liberal ideas: advanced theories of child care.
to bring into consideration or notice; suggest; propose: to advance reasons for a tax cut. Synonyms: offer, propound, adduce. Antonyms: withdraw. to improve; further: to advance one's interests. Synonyms: promote, forward. to raise in rank; promote: The board of directors advanced him to president. to raise in rate or amount; increase:
When a theory or argument is advanced, it is put forward for discussion. Many theories have been advanced as to why some women suffer from depression. [be VERB -ed] An explanation has now been advanced by scientists. [be VERB -ed] Synonyms: suggest, offer, present, propose More Synonyms of advance. 9. variable noun B2.
