ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Advanced

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ədˈvɑːnst/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Advanced is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of advance.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of advance.

More Meanings

  1. At or close to the state of the art.
  2. Involving greater complexity; more difficult, elaborate or specialized.
  3. Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing).
  4. In a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage.
  5. (phonetics) Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract.
  6. (Philippines, of a clock or watch) Indicating a time ahead of the correct time.

Example Sentences

The option can be found under advanced settings.
I'm taking a course in advanced knitting techniques.
This book is suitable for advanced learners of English.
a gentleman advanced in years, with a hard experience written in his wrinkles

Synonyms for advanced

Depending on context, synonyms include progressive, professional, sophisticated, fronted, fast, gain.

Antonyms for advanced

Common opposites include retracted, backed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include modern, innovative, hi-tech, sophisticated, precocious, later.

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