Word
advanced
Phoneticsad·vanced, stress on the second syllable
US/ədˈvænst/
UK/ɐdvˈænst/
Definitions
01high level of study
B1 · Intermediate
adj. at a high level of difficulty or skill, especially in school or training.
adj. denoting a high level of complexity or difficulty in an educational or professional context.
“She is taking an advanced maths class because the basic one was too easy.”
“The university offers an advanced seminar for postgraduate students who have already mastered the fundamental principles of organic chemistry.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
02modern or developed
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. using the newest ideas, technology, or methods.
adj. representing the most recent or highly developed stage in a process or field of technology.
Español:avanzado
“The hospital uses advanced technology to find and treat diseases early.”
“The research facility is equipped with advanced imaging systems that allow scientists to observe cellular interactions in real time.”
Synonyms
03far along in time
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. at a late stage of a process, or far along in life.
adj. having reached a late stage in a process, period of time, or life cycle.
“The project is in an advanced stage and should be finished next week.”
“Despite his advanced age, the professor continued to publish influential papers and attend international conferences.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “advanced” in context.
Verb
01. advanced for age
“The teacher noted that the young boy's reading skills were advanced for his age.”
adj + prep + noun
02. become advanced
“As the disease becomes advanced, patients require more specialized care.”
verb + adj
Noun
03. advanced degree
“Many high-level positions in the company require an advanced degree.”
adj + noun
04. advanced learner
“This textbook is specifically designed for the advanced learner of English.”
adj + noun
05. advanced stage
“The project is now in an advanced stage of development.”
adj + noun
06. advanced computer
07. advanced talks
08. advanced course
09. advanced form
10. advanced technique
11. advanced technology
12. at an advanced stage
“Negotiations between the two companies are now at an advanced stage.”
Etymology
From advance + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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