English to English
adjective
- In the van or front.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- farther along in physical or mental development
The child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced'.
Children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average.
source: WordNet 3.0
- comparatively late in a course of development
The illness had reached an advanced stage.
An advanced state of exhaustion.
source: WordNet 3.0
- ahead of the times
The advanced teaching methods.
Had advanced views on the subject.
A forward-looking corporation.
Is British industry innovative enough?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill
An advanced degree.
An advanced text in physics.
Special seminars for small groups of advanced students at the University.
source: WordNet 3.0
- ahead in development; complex or intricate
Advanced technology.
A sophisticated electronic control system.
source: WordNet 3.0
- far along in time
A man of advanced age.
Advanced in years.
A ripe old age.
The ripe age of 90.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry
Advanced societies.
An advanced country technologically.
source: WordNet 3.0
- situated ahead or going before
An advance party.
At that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies.
source: WordNet 3.0
