advanced

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adjective

ad·​vanced əd-ˈvan(t)st 

1

: far on in time or course

a man advanced in years

2

a

: being beyond others in progress or ideas

tastes a bit too advanced for the times

b

: being beyond the elementary or introductory

advanced chemistry

c

: greatly developed beyond an initial stage

the most advanced scientific methods

advanced weapons systems

d

: much evolved from an early ancestral type

bees and other advanced insects

advanced traits

advanced

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of advance entry 1

Synonyms of advanced

Adjective

• evolved
• improved
• higher
• developed

Examples of advanced in a Sentence

Adjective

The school has courses for elementary, intermediate, and advanced students.

The book explains both basic and advanced techniques.

The system has many advanced features.

The disease is in an advanced stage.

an advanced form of cancer

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This could address a growing trust problem as companies increasingly rely on third-party model providers and routing services to access advanced AI systems. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Cars and SUVs wearing the RS badge are fitted with the automaker’s most advanced technology, more aggressive aerodynamics, and, most importantly of all, its trademark Quattro all-wheel-drive system. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

South Florida already has the scientific talent, public-sector partnerships and business expertise to lead in environmental innovation — not to mention the advanced institutions, such as Florida Atlantic, that train the next generation of leaders. — Steven Vollmer, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Because no candidate won a majority in the four-person race, the top two advanced to a November runoff. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English avaunced, from past participle of avauncen "to advance entry 1"

First Known Use

Adjective

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing advanced

• advanced degree
• advanced in age/years
• at an advanced age
• of advanced age/years

Rhymes for advanced

• circumstanced
• refinanced
• canst
• chanced
• danced
• glanced
• lanced
• pranced
• enhanced
• entranced
• financed

Kids Definition

advanced

adjective

ad·​vanced

əd-ˈvan(t)st

1

: far on in time or course

a man advanced in years

2

: being beyond the elementary or introductory level

advanced mathematics

3

: being far along in progress or development

an advanced civilization

a disease in an advanced stage

4

: having changed from a more primitive state found in an ancestor

advanced insects like the wasps and bees