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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 :   [ gcide ]

  Advance \Ad*vance"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Advanced; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Advancing(#).] [OE. avancen, avauncen, F. avancer,
     fr. a supposed LL. abantiare; ab + ante (F. avant) before.
     The spelling with d was a mistake, a- being supposed to be
     fr. L. ad. See Avaunt.]
     1. To bring forward; to move towards the van or front; to
        make to go on.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. To raise; to elevate. [Archaic]
        [1913 Webster]
  
              They . . . advanced their eyelids.    --Shak.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. To raise to a higher rank; to promote.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Ahasueres . . . advanced him, and set his seat above
              all the princes.                      --Esther iii.
                                                    1.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     4. To accelerate the growth or progress; to further; to
        forward; to help on; to aid; to heighten; as, to advance
        the ripening of fruit; to advance one's interests.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     5. To bring to view or notice; to offer or propose; to show;
        as, to advance an argument.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Some ne'er advance a judgment of their own. --Pope.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     6. To make earlier, as an event or date; to hasten.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     7. To furnish, as money or other value, before it becomes
        due, or in aid of an enterprise; to supply beforehand; as,
        a merchant advances money on a contract or on goods
        consigned to him.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     8. To raise to a higher point; to enhance; to raise in rate;
        as, to advance the price of goods.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     9. To extol; to laud. [Obs.]
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Greatly advancing his gay chivalry.   --Spenser.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     Syn: To raise; elevate; exalt; aggrandize; improve; heighten;
          accelerate; allege; adduce; assign.
          [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 :   [ gcide ]

  Advanced \Ad*vanced"\, a.
     1. In the van or front.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. In the front or before others, as regards progress or
        ideas; as, advanced opinions, advanced thinkers.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. Far on in life or time.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              A gentleman advanced in years, with a hard
              experience written in his wrinkles.   --Hawthorne.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     Advanced guard, a detachment of troops which precedes the
        march of the main body.
        [1913 Webster]

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) :   [ web1913 ]

  Advance \Ad*vance"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Advanced; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Advancing(#).] [OE. avancen, avauncen, F. avancer,
     fr. a supposed LL. abantiare; ab + ante (F. avant) before.
     The spelling with d was a mistake, a- being supposed to be
     fr. L. ad. See Avaunt.]
     1. To bring forward; to move towards the van or front; to
        make to go on.
  
     2. To raise; to elevate. [Archaic]
  
              They . . . advanced their eyelids.    --Shak.
  
     3. To raise to a higher rank; to promote.
  
              Ahasueres . . . advanced him, and set his seat above
              all the princes.                      --Esther iii.
                                                    1.
  
     4. To accelerate the growth or progress; to further; to
        forward; to help on; to aid; to heighten; as, to advance
        the ripening of fruit; to advance one's interests.
  
     5. To bring to view or notice; to offer or propose; to show;
        as, to advance an argument.
  
              Some ne'er advance a judgment of their own. --Pope.
  
     6. To make earlier, as an event or date; to hasten.
  
     7. To furnish, as money or other value, before it becomes
        due, or in aid of an enterprise; to supply beforehand; as,
        a merchant advances money on a contract or on goods
        consigned to him.
  
     8. To raise to a higher point; to enhance; to raise in rate;
        as, to advance the price of goods.
  
     9. To extol; to laud. [Obs.]
  
              Greatly advancing his gay chivalry.   --Spenser.
  
     Syn: To raise; elevate; exalt; aggrandize; improve; heighten;
          accelerate; allege; adduce; assign.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) :   [ web1913 ]

  Advanced \Ad*vanced"\, a.
     1. In the van or front.
  
     2. In the front or before others, as regards progress or
        ideas; as, advanced opinions, advanced thinkers.
  
     3. Far on in life or time.
  
              A gentleman advanced in years, with a hard
              experience written in his wrinkles.   --Hawthorne.
  
     Advanced guard, a detachment of troops which precedes the
        march of the main body.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 :   [ wn ]

  advanced
       adj 1: farther along in physical or mental development; "the
              child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced'";
              "children in the advanced classes in elementary school
              read far above grade average"
       2: comparatively late in a course of development; "the illness
          had reached an advanced stage"; "an advanced state of
          exhaustion" [syn: advanced(a)]
       3: ahead of the times; "the advanced teaching methods"; "had
          advanced views on the subject"; "a forward-looking
          corporation"; "is British industry innovative enough?"
          [syn: forward-looking, innovative, modern]
       4: at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill; "an
          advanced degree"; "an advanced text in physics"; "special
          seminars for small groups of advanced students at the
          University"
       5: ahead in development; complex or intricate; "advanced
          technology"; "a sophisticated electronic control system"
          [syn: sophisticated]
       6: far along in time; "a man of advanced age"; "advanced in
          years"; "a ripe old age"; "the ripe age of 90" [syn: ripe]
       7: (of societies) highly developed especially in technology or
          industry; "advanced societies"; "an advanced country
          technologically"
       8: situated ahead or going before; "an advance party"; "at that
          time the most advanced outpost was still east of the
          Rockies" [syn: advance(a), advanced(a), in advance(p)]

From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]

  advanced
     Αγγλικά a.
     1 προχωρημένος, προηγμένος, εξελιγμένος
     2 προκεχωρημένος

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]

  advanced
     a.
     1 (senseid en at or close to state of the art) At or close to the
  state of the art.
     2 with greater complexity, more difficult
     3 Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition
  timing).
     4 In a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial
  stage.
     5 (lb en phonetics) Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal
  tract.
     6 (lb en Philippines of a clock or watch) Indicating a time ahead of
  the correct time.<ref name="OED June 2015"/>
     vb.
     (infl of en advance  ed-form)

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]

  advanced
     a.
     1 (senseid en at or close to state of the art) At or close to the
  state of the art.
     2 with greater complexity, more difficult
     3 Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition
  timing).
     4 In a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial
  stage.
     5 (lb en phonetics) Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal
  tract.
     6 (lb en Philippines of a clock or watch) Indicating a time ahead of
  the correct time.<ref name="OED June 2015"/>
     vb.
     (infl of en advance  ed-form)

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]

  advanced
     a.
     1 (senseid en at or close to state of the art) At or close to the
  state of the art.
     2 with greater complexity, more difficult
     3 Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition
  timing).
     4 In a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial
  stage.
     5 (lb en phonetics) Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal
  tract.
     6 (lb en Philippines of a clock or watch) Indicating a time ahead of
  the correct time.<ref name="OED June 2015"/>
     vb.
     (infl of en advance  ed-form)

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]

  advanced
     a.
     1 (senseid en at or close to state of the art) At or close to the
  state of the art.
     2 with greater complexity, more difficult
     3 Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition
  timing).
     4 In a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial
  stage.
     5 (lb en phonetics) Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal
  tract.
     6 (lb en Philippines of a clock or watch) Indicating a time ahead of
  the correct time.<ref name="OED June 2015"/>
     vb.
     (infl of en advance  ed-form)

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]

  advanced
     Englanti a.
     1 edistynyt, kehittynyt
     2 edistyksellinen; äärimmäinen
     Englanti vb.
     (en-v-taivm a dvance d)

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]

  advanced
     Engelska a.
     1 avancerad
     2 framskjuten
     3 framskriden
     4 (avledning en advance ordform=perfpart)
     Engelska vb.
     (böjning en verb advance)

From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ara ]

  Advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  تقدّم

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 :   [ freedict:eng-bul ]

  advanced //ədˈvænst// //ədˈvɑːnst// 
  напреднал 2.
  at or close to state of the art
   3.
  in a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial stage

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ces ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/ 
  pokrokový

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ces ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/ 
  vyspělý

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ces ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  moderní

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ces ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  progresivní

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ces ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  rozvinutý

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ces ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  zvýšený

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ces ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  zdokonalený

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 :   [ freedict:eng-ces ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/ 
  pokročilý

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  avanciert
     Synonyms: been promoted, risen, become
  
   see: advance, be promoted, rise, become, advancing, being promoted, rising, becoming, advances, is promoted, rises, becomes, advanced, was promoted, rose, became
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  avancierte
     Synonyms: was promoted, rose, became
  
   see: advance, be promoted, rise, become, advancing, being promoted, rising, becoming, advanced, been promoted, risen, become, advances, is promoted, rises, becomes
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  erweitert 
   see: advanced command
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  gefördert, befördert
   see: advance, advancing
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  fortgeschritten 
           Note: auf höherem Niveau
        "basic and advanced techniques."  - grundlegende und fortgeschrittene Techniken
        "someone with an advanced degree"  - jemand mit einem höheren akademischen Grad
   see: advanced mathematics
  
           Note: beyond the basic level

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  fortgeschritten, weit gediehen  [geh.]
           Note: auf einer höheren Entwicklungsstufe
        "a highly advanced civilization"  - eine weit fortgeschrittene Zivilisation
        "his already advanced skill"  - seine bereits weit gediehene Fertigkeit
           Note: ahead in progress

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  fortgeschritten 
           Note: in einem späten Stadium
        "an advanced form of cancer"  - eine fortgeschrittene Form von Krebs
        "be in an advanced state of disrepair"  - in einem fortgeschrittenem Zustand des Verfalls sein
           Note: at a late stage

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  genähert, angerückt
   see: advance, advancing
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  vorangebracht, weitergebracht
   see: advance sth., advancing
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  vorgerückt, fortgeschritten, vorwärtsgegangen, weitergekommen, vorgedrungen
   see: advance, advancing, advances, advanced
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  rückte vor, schritt fort, ging vorwärts, kam weiter, drang vor
   see: advance, advancing, advanced, advances
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  weiterführend, Aufbau …  [school]
   see: advanced workshop
  

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  zukunftsweisend, fortschrittlich 

From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 :   [ freedict:eng-deu ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  aufgestellt
   see: advance, advancing
  

From English - Modern Greek XDXF/FreeDict dictionary ver. 0.1.1 :   [ freedict:eng-ell ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  
  προχωρημένος

From English-suomi FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 :   [ freedict:eng-fin ]

  advanced //ədˈvænst// //ədˈvɑːnst// 
  1. kehittynyt
  at or close to state of the art
  2. myöhäinen
  in a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial stage

From English-Hindi FreeDict Dictionary ver. 1.6 :   [ freedict:eng-hin ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/ 
  1. उन्नत
        "Today's advanced technology has made the world smaller."
  2. उच्च~श्रेणी~के
        "This dictionary is meant for an advanced learner."
  3. नया, अभी~तक~सामान्य~रुप~से~स्वीकृति~ना~मिला~हुआ
        "Though attractive,most of Mr.Gupta's very advanced ideas about traffic regulation are impractical."
  4. बढ़ा~हुआ
        "His advanced age does not prevent him from singing."

From English-Croatian FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.2 :   [ freedict:eng-hrv ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  dodatni, isturen, napredan, napredne, napredni, napredno, odmakao, prioritetni, unaprijeđen, unaprijeđeni, uspješan, viši

From English-Hungarian FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.1 :   [ freedict:eng-hun ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/
  haladó

From English-日本語 (にほんご) FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 :   [ freedict:eng-jpn ]

  advanced //ədˈvænst// //ədˈvɑːnst// 
  1. 高尚, 高度
  at or close to state of the art
  2. 上級
  in a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial stage

From English-Lithuanian FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.7.2 :   [ freedict:eng-lit ]

  advanced /ədvaːnst/
  1. esantis priešakyje, priešakinis
  2. pažangus, progresyvus
  3. išplėstinis, papildomas
  4. tobulesnis

From English - Polish Piotrowski+Saloni/FreeDict dictionary ver. 0.2 :   [ freedict:eng-pol ]

  advanced /ədˈvɑ:nst/ 
   1.  zaawansowany
   2.  wysoko rozwinięty

From English-Portuguese FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.3 :   [ freedict:eng-por ]

  advanced /ɐdvˈanst/ 
  avançado

From IPA:en_US :   [ IPA:en_US ]

  

/ədˈvænst/

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 :   [ moby-thesaurus ]

  109 Moby Thesaurus words for "advanced":
     a bit previous, a la mode, advanced in life, advanced in years,
     adventurous, aged, along in years, ameliorated, ancient,
     avant-garde, beautified, bettered, broad, broad-minded, civilized,
     contemporary, converted, cultivated, cultured, daring, developed,
     educated, elderly, embellished, enhanced, enriched, exploratory,
     far ahead, far out, fashionable, forward, forward-looking, gray,
     gray with age, gray-haired, gray-headed, grown old, half-baked,
     half-cocked, hasty, hoar, hoary, ill-considered, improved,
     impulsive, in, inaugural, mod, modern, modernistic, modernized,
     modish, newfashioned, not firm, now, old, old as Methuselah,
     original, overhasty, oversoon, patriarchal, perfected, polished,
     preceding, precipitate, precocious, preliminary, premature,
     present-day, present-time, previous, progressive, radical, refined,
     reformed, rushed, senectuous, streamlined, tolerant, too early,
     too soon, transfigured, transformed, twentieth-century,
     ultra-ultra, ultramodern, uncrystallized, unjelled, unmatured,
     unmeditated, unpremeditated, unprepared, unripe, untimely,
     up-to-date, up-to-datish, up-to-the-minute, venerable, venturesome,
     way out, white, white with age, white-bearded, white-crowned,
     white-haired, wide, wrinkled, wrinkly, years old
  
  

From Stardic English-Chinese Dictionary :   [ stardic ]

  a. 高等的,在前的,老的;

From XDICT the English-Chinese dictionary :   [ xdict ]

  Advanced
     a. 高等的,在前的,年老的,先进的

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