Synonyms of advanced

advanced 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in improved

being far along in development

an advanced civilization, among the first anywhere to use the plow, developed on the banks of the Nile River thousands of years ago

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improved
• evolved
• higher
• developed
• enhanced
• progressive
• high
• refined
• educated
• modern
• late
• forward
• new
• newest
• enlightened
• precocious
• civilized
• matured
• contemporary
• latest
• perfected
• grown
• aged
• mature
• recent
• current
• full-blown
• cutting-edge
• newfangled
• full-fledged
• novel
• now
• ultramodern
• ripe
• full-scale
• ripened
• leading-edge
• up-to-date
• supermodern
• space-age
• mod
• new-fashioned
• present-day

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• rudimentary
• primitive
• lower
• retarded
• low
• undeveloped
• backward
• underdeveloped
• nonprogressive
• green
• immature
• rude
• early
• undersized
• uneducated
• savage
• underweight
• unripe
• uncivilized
• unripened
• undersize
• embryonic
• old
• past
• primordial
• obsolete
• primeval
• antiquated
• germinal
• antique
• antediluvian
• hoary
• outworn
• dated
• fusty
• musty
• oldfangled
• old-fashioned
• old-time
• out-of-date
• passé
• Neanderthal
• Neandertal

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• rudimentary
• primitive
• lower
• retarded
• low
• undeveloped
• backward
• underdeveloped
• nonprogressive
• green
• immature
• rude
• early
• undersized
• uneducated
• savage
• underweight
• unripe
• uncivilized
• unripened
• undersize
• embryonic
• old
• past
• primordial
• obsolete
• primeval
• antiquated
• germinal
• antique
• antediluvian
• hoary
• outworn
• dated
• fusty
• musty
• oldfangled
• old-fashioned
• old-time
• out-of-date
• passé
• Neanderthal
• Neandertal

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2

as in progressive

being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques

went to a very advanced school for gifted children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressive
• pioneering
• unconventional
• modern
• avant
• cutting-edge
• revolutionary
• new
• contemporary
• state-of-the-art
• original
• underground
• avant-garde
• alternative
• current
• strange
• bizarre
• trailblazing
• modernistic
• novel
• unprecedented
• nontraditional
• unfamiliar
• outré
• newfangled
• fresh
• ultramodern
• antiestablishment
• unknown
• unaccustomed
• hot
• way-out
• far-out
• unheard-of
• up-to-date
• mod
• space-age
• new-fashioned
• present-day
• red-hot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conventional
• traditional
• established
• customary
• orthodox

• conventional
• traditional
• established
• customary
• orthodox

advanced

2 of 2

verb

past tense of advance

1

as in lent

to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned

advanced her some cash with the understanding that the amount would be deducted from her first paycheck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lent
• furnished
• gave
• granted
• loaned
• leased
• rented
• let

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• received
• borrowed
• took

• received
• borrowed
• took

2

as in promoted

to help the growth or development of

great thinkers who did much to advance modern science

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• cultivated
• encouraged
• fostered
• nurtured
• assisted
• furthered
• supported
• forwarded
• advocated
• aided
• endorsed
• nourished
• backed
• championed
• incubated
• funded
• subsidized
• financed
• patronized
• upheld
• nursed
• boosted
• abetted
• endowed
• advertised
• indorsed
• publicized
• underwrote
• touted
• staked
• plugged
• wrought (for)
• agitated (for)
• worked (for)
• campaigned (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhibited
• hindered
• prevented
• discouraged
• opposed
• prohibited
• frustrated
• proscribed
• outlawed
• barred
• fought
• enjoined
• banned
• forbade
• suppressed
• countered
• retarded
• contended (with)
• combated
• subdued
• halted
• battled
• stifled
• checked
• arrested
• interdicted
• repressed
• obstructed
• combatted
• impeded
• interfered (with)
• forbad
• encumbered
• squashed
• hobbled
• snuffed (out)
• squelched
• shackled
• fettered
• manacled

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• inhibited
• hindered
• prevented
• discouraged
• opposed
• prohibited
• frustrated
• proscribed
• outlawed
• barred
• fought
• enjoined
• banned
• forbade
• suppressed
• countered
• retarded
• contended (with)
• combated
• subdued
• halted
• battled
• stifled
• checked
• arrested
• interdicted
• repressed
• obstructed
• combatted
• impeded
• interfered (with)
• forbad
• encumbered
• squashed
• hobbled
• snuffed (out)
• squelched
• shackled
• fettered
• manacled

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3

as in progressed

to move forward along a course

as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressed
• proceeded
• did
• marched
• came
• went
• forged
• came along
• accelerated
• paced
• got along
• went along
• went off
• gained ground
• got on
• fared
• sped
• pushed
• approached
• traveled
• speeded
• propelled
• passed
• repaired
• fast-forwarded
• journeyed
• travelled
• actuated
• drove
• run
• neared
• impelled
• wended
• took out
• ran

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remained
• stopped
• stayed
• stood
• halted
• hindered
• checked
• obstructed
• arrested
• suppressed
• blocked
• delayed
• impeded
• interrupted
• held back
• stemmed
• retarded
• slowed (down or up)
• hampered
• inhibited
• detained
• stalled
• stunted
• repressed
• balked
• paused
• ceased
• waited
• nipped
• cramped
• regressed
• let up

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• remained
• stopped
• stayed
• stood
• halted
• hindered
• checked
• obstructed
• arrested
• suppressed
• blocked
• delayed
• impeded
• interrupted
• held back
• stemmed
• retarded
• slowed (down or up)
• hampered
• inhibited
• detained
• stalled
• stunted
• repressed
• balked
• paused
• ceased
• waited
• nipped
• cramped
• regressed
• let up

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4

as in elevated

to move higher in rank or position

within six months was advanced to the position of head waiter, to the dismay of the waiters who had been there much longer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• elevated
• upgraded
• improved
• raised
• furthered
• kicked upstairs
• heightened
• forwarded
• acclaimed
• uplifted
• boosted
• lifted
• applauded
• complimented
• decorated
• aggrandized
• commissioned
• celebrated
• ennobled
• commended
• cited
• congratulated
• honored
• lauded
• exalted
• praised
• knighted
• extolled
• hailed
• saluted
• glorified
• eulogized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• degraded
• downgraded
• lowered
• dismissed
• removed
• demoted
• abased
• expelled
• ousted
• dethroned
• overthrew
• deposed
• unseated
• took down
• impeached
• disgraced
• humiliated
• dishonored
• mortified
• denounced
• humbled
• condemned
• shamed
• damned
• censured
• unmade
• reprobated
• demeaned

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• reduced
• degraded
• downgraded
• lowered
• dismissed
• removed
• demoted
• abased
• expelled
• ousted
• dethroned
• overthrew
• deposed
• unseated
• took down
• impeached
• disgraced
• humiliated
• dishonored
• mortified
• denounced
• humbled
• condemned
• shamed
• damned
• censured
• unmade
• reprobated
• demeaned

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5

as in proposed

to set before the mind for consideration

let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposed
• suggested
• offered
• recommended
• posed
• put forward
• proffered
• propounded
• put forth
• voted
• presented
• bounced
• nominated
• submitted
• planned
• moved
• trotted out
• shaped
• arranged
• mapped
• filed
• contrived
• calculated
• tendered
• covered
• plotted
• charted
• lodged
• laid
• framed

6

as in approached

to move closer to

advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approached
• entered
• came
• dropped in
• nighed
• neared
• popped (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retreated
• withdrew
• went
• left
• receded (from)
• departed
• exited

• retreated
• withdrew
• went
• left
• receded (from)
• departed
• exited

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