advanced
word
/ədˈvænst/
ad-VANST
/ɐdvˈænst/
uhd-VAHNST
Definition
At a high level, more difficult, or more developed than basic or ordinary things. It can describe skills, classes, technology, or progress in time.
Usage & Nuances
Common in education and technology: 'advanced English', 'advanced math', 'advanced software'. It can also mean 'ahead in time' in phrases like 'advanced warning' or 'the meeting was advanced to Monday' (formal). Don't confuse it with 'advance' as a verb.
Spanish: avanzado - adelantadoPortuguese (BR): avançado - adiantadoPortuguese (PT): avançado - adiantadoChinese (Simplified): 高级的 - 先进的Chinese (Traditional): 高級的 - 先進的Hindi: उन्नत - उच्च स्तर काArabic: متقدم - متطورBengali: উন্নত - অগ্রসর (সময় বা স্তরের ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: продвинутый - усовершенствованный - передовойJapanese: 上級 - 進んだVietnamese: nâng cao - tiên tiếnKorean: 고급 - 진보된Turkish: ileri - gelişmişUrdu: اعلی درجے کا - جدیدIndonesian: lanjutan - maju
Example Sentences
She is taking an advanced science class this year.
basic
This phone has advanced camera features.
basic
The date was advanced by two days.
basic
His ideas were too advanced for most people at the time.
natural
I’m not advanced enough for that course yet.
natural
We got some advanced warning, so we had time to prepare.
natural