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ad·vanced
 advanced
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- pronunciation:
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vaenst
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
well beyond an early stage of development, or considerably beyond the level of others.
They consider themselves to be living in an advanced society.The cancer has reached an advanced stage and is no longer treatable.Our company uses some very advanced technology.They were not surprised that this small country was so advanced in health care.- antonyms:
- backward, elementary, primitive, rudimentary
- similar words:
- forward
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| definition 2: |
designed for those whose level is well beyond elementary.
I did well in the lower level courses, so I feel ready for the advanced classes now. |
| definition 3: |
relatively old.
Although advanced in years, my grandmother still has a sharp mind.- antonyms:
- tender
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| related words: |
aged, elderly, latter, modern, new, sophisticated |
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