advanced

[ad-vanst, -vahnst]

adjective

1. placed ahead or forward.

   with one foot advanced.

2. 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.

3. pertaining to or embodying ideas, practices, attitudes, etc., taken as being more enlightened or liberal than the standardized, established, or traditional.

   advanced theories of child care;

   the more advanced members of the artistic community.

4. far along in time.

   the advanced age of most senators.

advanced

/ ədˈvɑːnst /

adjective

1. being ahead in development, knowledge, progress, etc

   advanced studies

2. having reached a comparatively late stage

   a man of advanced age

3. ahead of the times

   advanced views on religion

Other Word Forms

• well-advanced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of advanced¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; advance + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The Columbus Crew head coach has been in advanced talks with the Glasgow club for almost a week and now appears close to finalising a deal.

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In six career games so far, advanced metrics peg him as one of the most inefficient quarterbacks in modern history.

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GDP growth to fall in coming years below the 2% rate considered healthy for advanced economies.

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Consider Taiwan, the global manufacturing hub for the most advanced AI chips.

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The Rams then began a march that advanced the ball to the Panthers’ 17-yard line.

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Related Words

• leading 
• progressive 
• state-of-the-art