advanced

1. 1
   more complexadjective

   Harder, more detailed, or needing more skill than the basic kind.

   Like the hardest level in a video game, not the first one.

   This is an advanced math class for the older students.

   The recipe was too advanced for someone just learning to cook.

   UsageFor something that comes early, say advance: advance notice (not incorrect: advanced notice).

   Similarsophisticated, complex, specialized, elaborate

   Oppositebasic, elementary, simple, introductory

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2. 2
   modernadjective

   Using the newest and most modern ideas or technology.

   Like having the newest model of a gadget before anyone else does.

   The hospital uses advanced equipment to treat its patients.

   Their phones have advanced features that older models lack.

   Similarsophisticated, cutting-edge, state-of-the-art, modern, high-tech

   Oppositeprimitive, outdated, obsolete, antiquated

3. 3
   moved forwardverb

   Simple past and past participle of advance. Use this form for something that already moved forward or happened earlier.

   The army advanced toward the city just before dawn.

   Scientists advanced our understanding of the brain over many years.

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4. 4
   far alongadjective

   Far along in growing or learning, well past the early start.

   Like being near the top of a long staircase, not still at the bottom.

   After two summers of lessons, my sister is an advanced swimmer.

   By the time doctors found it, the illness was at an advanced stage.

   UsageOften at an advanced stage, or for learners: an advanced swimmer.

   Similarlate

   Oppositeearly

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