advanced
/ədˈvænst/ adjective A2- At or close to the state of the art.
- Involving greater complexity; more difficult, elaborate or specialized. · The option can be found under advanced settings.· I'm taking a course in advanced knitting techniques.
- Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing).
- In a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage. · This is an advanced prototype, it already has most of the features the final product will have.· This book is suitable for advanced learners of English.
- Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract.
- Indicating a time ahead of the correct time.
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advanced a step, and folded his arms over his chest as Napoleon would have done.
Every eye was turned towards the young man who, spite of the agitation he could not but feel, advanced with dignity, and said, in a firm voice:
To their great joy the trees became thinner the farther they advanced, and in the afternoon they suddenly came upon a broad river, flowing swiftly just before them.
As Villefort drew near, she advanced and stood before him.
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