advanced
ədˈvɑːnst
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Adjective

1.
developmentbeing at a high level of development
  • The country is known for its advanced technology.
developed sophisticated
2.
late stagein a late stage of development or progress
  • The project is in its advanced stages.
developed mature
3.
complexityinvolving greater complexity or difficulty
  • She is taking an advanced mathematics course.
complex sophisticated
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being quite old or elderly
The professor, of advanced years, shared his wisdom.
class or program at a higher level for students beyond basic skills
She enrolled in an advanced course in Spanish grammar.
stage of learning beyond the basic
The course is designed for students at an advanced level.
university degree earned after a bachelor's degree
She pursued an advanced degree in biology.
national system with high income levels and highly developed industries and services
An advanced economy usually has a strong financial sector and diverse industries.
late point in a process or development
The project is now in its advanced stage.

Origin of advanced

Latin, ad (to) + vancare (move forward)

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olderadj.
age comparison
more advanced in age
lateradv.
progressive
at a more advanced stage or time
neweradj.
technology
more modern or advanced
technology
mobile phone with advanced computing and connectivity features
progression
at a more advanced point
senior citizens
people who are advanced in age
oldadj.
aged person
elderly, advanced in years
behindprep.
progress
less advanced or developed than

Examples of advanced in a sentence

  • Her advanced skills set her apart from her peers.
  • The advanced technology amazed the scientists.
  • The advanced level requires prior knowledge.
  • Advanced techniques were discussed in the seminar.

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  1. French:avancé, mature, ...
  2. German:fortschrittlich, fortgeschritten, ...
  3. Italian:avanzato, maturo, ...
  4. Spanish:avanzado, maduro, ...
  5. Portuguese:avançado, em fase avançada, ...
  6. Chinese:先进的, 后期的, ...
  7. Japanese:先進的な, 上級の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَقَدِّم, مُتَطَوِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְקַדֵּם, מִתְקַדֵּם, ...
  10. Russian:передовой, зрелый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:передовий, пізній, ...
  12. Hindi:उन्नत, प्रगत, ...
advance
ədˈvɑːns

Definition of advance - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
progresstr./intr.move forward physically or in progresstr./intr.
  • The troops will advance at dawn..
proceed progress
2.
careertr.promote to a higher rank or positiontr.
  • She was advanced to management after only a year..
elevate promote
3.
ideastr.put forward an idea or proposaltr.
  • He advanced a new theory in his paper.
present propose suggest

Noun

1.
paymentmoney paid before it is due
  • He received an advance on his salary to cover the travel expenses..
deposit prepayment
2.
progressforward movement or progress in space or time
  • The army's advance was swift and decisive.
advancement headway progress

Adjective

1.
timinggiven or made ahead of time
  • The advance notice helped us prepare for the meeting..
early preliminary prior
2.
positionsituated ahead or going before
  • The advance team arrived to set up the event.
foregoing preceding
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before something happens or is expected
We prepared the room in advance of the guests arriving.
make progress towards a goal or objective
The committee's new plan will advance the ball on climate action.
before a specified time or event
She paid for the tickets in advance.
express gratitude before receiving help
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
act of reserving in advance
Advance booking is recommended for popular events.
improve one's job position or status
I took night classes to advance my career at the firm.

Origin of advance

Latin, ad (to) + vanus (empty)

Examples of advance in a sentence

  • Technology continues to advance rapidly.
  • He was advanced to team leader after the project.
  • They advanced her to director due to her hard work.
  • She advanced her proposal at the meeting.
  • The scientist advanced a controversial hypothesis.
  • The company's profits are expected to advance next quarter.

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  1. French:avancer, avance, ...
  2. German:vorrücken, Vorschuss, ...
  3. Italian:progredire, anticipo, ...
  4. Spanish:progresar, anticipo, ...
  5. Portuguese:progredir, antecipação, ...
  6. Chinese:推进, 预付款, ...
  7. Japanese:前進する, 前払い, ...
  8. Arabic:تَقَدَّمَ, دَفْعَة مُقَدَّمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְקַדֵּם, מִקְדָּמָה, ...
  10. Russian:продвигаться, аванс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:просуватися, аванс, ...
  12. Hindi:आगे बढ़ना, अग्रिम, ...
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