advanced

adjective
UK: /ədˈvɑːnst/
US: /ədˈvænst/

  1. Far along or further ahead in development or progress.

    1. This is an advanced course for experienced students. [ ] [ ]
    2. The advanced technology allowed the company to gain a competitive edge in the market. [ ] [ ]

  2. Of or relating to the most recent or sophisticated stage in a process.

    1. She takes advanced math. [ ] [ ]
    2. The advanced security system protected the building from unauthorized access. [ ] [ ]

  3. Situated at the front; in the lead.

    1. The advanced troops were miles ahead. [ ] [ ]
    2. An advanced scout located the enemy camp before the main army arrived. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

developed further promote sophisticated accelerate progressive innovative
advanced verb

  1. To present for consideration or acceptance.

    1. The company advanced a new plan. [ ] [ ]
    2. They advanced several reasons for their decision to postpone the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move forward; proceed.

    1. The army advanced toward the city. [ ] [ ]
    2. As technology advanced, new possibilities emerged for scientific research. [ ] [ ]

  3. To help forward; promote; further.

    1. This discovery advanced science. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new policy advanced the cause of environmental conservation within the community. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "advanced" in English means: Far along or further ahead in development or progress., Of or relating to the most recent or sophisticated stage in a process., Situated at the front; in the lead..

The phonetic transcription of "advanced" is /ədˈvɑːnst/ in British English and /ədˈvænst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "advanced": developed, further, promote, sophisticated, accelerate, progressive, innovative.

Example usage of "advanced": "This is an advanced course for experienced students.". More examples on the page.