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advanced

uhd-VAHNST

Advanced (adj) means At a high level of skill, complexity, or development; going beyond the basics. Example: “She skipped the beginner course and enrolled straight in the advanced class.”

adj
1
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."
2
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."
3
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."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “advanced” mean?

The word “advanced” means at a high level of skill, complexity, or development; going beyond the basics. In plain terms, further ahead than the standard or the starting point — in skill, time, or stage of progress.

How do you pronounce “advanced”?

“Advanced” is pronounced uhd-VAHNST (/ədˈvænst/ in IPA).

How do you use “advanced” in a sentence?

Here is “advanced” used in a sentence: “She skipped the beginner course and enrolled straight in the advanced class.”

What is another word for “advanced”?

Words with a similar meaning to “advanced” include progressive, professional and sophisticated.

What part of speech is “advanced”?

“Advanced” is an adjective.

Where does the word “advanced” come from?

The word “advanced” comes from Latin. From advance plus the ending -ed, tracing back through Old French avancier to Latin roots meaning "before" or "in front.".

Is “advanced” a common word?

“Advanced” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “advanced” have?

“Advanced” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: at a high level of skill, complexity, or development; going beyond the basics.

What is the difference between advanced and intermediate?

Intermediate describes a middle level — beyond a beginner but still developing. Advanced sits above it, describing a high level of skill, complexity, or development that goes well past the basics. In a typical progression of beginner, intermediate, and advanced, the advanced stage is the most demanding and refined.

What is the opposite of advanced?

The main opposites are basic, elementary, and beginner, all describing an early or simple stage. Depending on context, advanced can also contrast with backward, primitive, or outdated when it refers to development rather than skill. The common thread is a lower level of complexity, progress, or ability.

Does advanced mean the same as expert?

They overlap but differ slightly. Advanced describes a high level well beyond the basics, while expert implies mastery and authority at the very top. Someone advanced is highly skilled but may still be improving; an expert is recognised as fully proficient. Advanced is a stage on the way to expert.

What is an example of advanced?

You might take an advanced maths course, use the advanced settings in software, or reach an advanced level in a language. In each case it signals content or ability beyond the beginner and intermediate stages. Applied to technology, advanced means highly developed or cutting-edge, as in advanced robotics.

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