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- 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"
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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.
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.
advance, promote, forward, further mean to help (someone or something) to move ahead. advance stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end. advance the cause of peace. promote suggests an encouraging or fostering and may denote an increase in status or rank.
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 meaning: 1. modern and well developed: 2. at a higher, more difficult level: 3. having reached a late…. Learn more.
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:
3 meanings: 1. being ahead in development, knowledge, progress, etc 2. having reached a comparatively late stage 3. ahead of.... Click for more definitions.
18 meanings: 1. to go or bring forward in position 2. to move (towards) in a threatening manner 3. to present for.... 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.
