advanced

== English == === Etymology === From advance +‎ -ed. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ədˈvɑːnst/ Rhymes: -ɑːnst (US) IPA(key): /ədˈvænst/ Rhymes: -ænst === Verb === advanced simple past and past participle of advance === Adjective === advanced (comparative more advanced or further advanced or farther advanced, superlative most advanced or furthest advanced or farthest advanced) At or close to the state of the art. (Can we add an example for this sense?) 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. (phonetics) Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract. Synonym: fronted Antonyms: retracted, backed (Philippines, of a clock or watch) Indicating a time ahead of the correct time. Synonyms: fast, gain, ahead ==== Synonyms ==== progressive, professional, sophisticated ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== cutting edge groundbreaking ==== References ====