HyperDic: advanced

English > 8 senses of the word advanced:
ADJECTIVEalladvancedfarther along in physical or mental development
alladvancedcomparatively late in a course of development
alladvanced, forward-looking, innovative, modernahead of the times
alladvancedat a higher level in training or knowledge or skill
alladvanced, sophisticatedahead in development
alladvanced, ripefar along in time
alladvanced(of societies) highly developed especially in technology / technology or industry
alladvanced, advance, in advancesituated ahead or going before
advanced > pronunciation
Soundsahdvae'nst
Rhymesenhanced ... entranced: 3 rhymes with aenst...
English > advanced: 8 senses > adjective 1
MeaningFarther along in physical or mental development.
Examples
  • "the child's skeletal age was classified as 'advanced'"
  • "children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average"
BroaderprecociousCharacterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
Spanishadelantado, avanzado
Catalanavançat
English > advanced: 8 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcomparatively late in a course of development.
Examples
  • "the illness had reached an advanced stage"
  • "an advanced state of exhaustion"
Broaderlate, laterAt or toward an end or late period or stage of development
Spanishavanzado
Catalanavançat
English > advanced: 8 senses > adjective 3
Meaningahead of the times.
Examples
  • "the advanced teaching methods"
  • "had advanced views on the subject"
Synonymsforward-looking, innovative, modern
Broaderprogressivefavoring / favoring or promoting progress
Spanishavanzado, innovador, moderno, progresista
Catalanavançat, innovador, modern, progressista
English > advanced: 8 senses > adjective 4
MeaningAt a higher level in training or knowledge or skill.
Examples
  • "an advanced degree"
  • "an advanced text in physics"
  • "special seminars for small groups of advanced students at the University"
BroaderhighGreater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
Spanishavanzado
Catalanavançat
English > advanced: 8 senses > adjective 5
Meaningahead in development; complex or intricate.
Example"advanced technology"
Synonymsophisticated
Broaderhigh-tech, hi-techresembling or making use of highly advanced technology or devices
Spanishavanzado, complejo, sofisticado
Catalanavançat, sofisticat
English > advanced: 8 senses > adjective 6
MeaningFar along in time.
Examples
  • "a man of advanced age"
  • "advanced in years"
Synonymripe
BroaderlateBeing or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
Spanishavanzado
Catalanavançat
English > advanced: 8 senses > adjective 7
Meaning(of societies) highly developed especially in technology / technology or industry.
Examples
  • "advanced societies"
  • "an advanced country technologically"
Broadercivilized, civilisedHaving a high state of culture and development both social and technological
Spanishmoderno
Catalanmoderno
English > advanced: 8 senses > adjective 8
Meaningsituated ahead or going before.
Example "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"
Synonymsadvance, in advance
Broaderfrontrelating to or located in the front
Spanishadelantado, avanzado
Catalanavançat

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