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Definition of advanced adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

advanced

adjective
 
/ədˈvɑːnst/
 
/ədˈvænst/
Idioms
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  1. having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
    • Scientists are working on highly advanced technology to replace fossil fuels.
    • It is a technologically advanced society.
    • Even in advanced industrial societies, poverty persists.
    • economically advanced countries/regions
    • Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design.
    Extra Examples
    • a highly advanced economy
    • an advanced civilization/​nation
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
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  2. (of a course of study) at a high or difficult level
    • He hopes to pursue an advanced degree in economics.
    • an advanced student of English
    • There were only three of us on the advanced course.
    • special courses for very advanced students
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  3. at a late stage of development
    • the advanced stages of the disease
    • patients with advanced lung cancer
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    See full entry
Idioms
of advanced years | somebody’s advanced age
  1. used in polite expressions to describe somebody as ‘very old’
    • He was a man of advanced years.
    • (humorous) Even at my advanced age I still know how to enjoy myself!
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