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Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /É™dˈvɑːnst/
• Rhymes: -ɑːnst
• US IPA: /É™dˈvænst/
• Rhymes: -ænst

Origin

advance + -ed

Verb

1. advanced

   (past of advance)

Full definition of advanced

Adjective

1. (at or close to state of the art)At or close to the state of the art.
2. Enhanced.
3. Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing).
• Hawthornea gentleman advanced in years, with a hard experience written in his wrinkles
4. In a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial stage.
5. (phonetics) Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract.

Synonyms

• progressive, professional, sophisticated

Derived terms

• advanced degree
• advanced green