adj

advanced

uhd-VAHNST

adj

At a high level of skill, complexity, or development; going beyond the basics.

"She skipped the beginner course and enrolled straight in the advanced class."

"The clinic uses advanced imaging technology to spot problems early."

Moved forward in time; ahead of schedule or further along.

"The car's ignition timing was set to advanced."

"His watch is a few minutes advanced, so he never runs late."

Far along in age, illness, or a process.

"The disease was already at an advanced stage by the time it was diagnosed."

"He's an advanced age for a marathon runner, but he still competes."

How to Use Advanced

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFurther ahead than the standard or the starting point — in skill, time, or stage of progress.

Common mistake

Don't confuse "advanced" (already far along) with "advancing" (currently in the process of moving forward).

Common pairings

advanced level advanced stage advanced technology advanced degree

Word Forms

more advanced comparative, further advanced comparative, farther advanced comparative, most advanced superlative, furthest advanced superlative, farthest advanced superlative

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Etymology

From advance plus the ending -ed, tracing back through Old French avancier to Latin roots meaning "before" or "in front."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for advanced

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