advanced
- 01 B1 Intermediate
at a high level of difficulty or skill, especially in school or training.
denoting a high level of complexity or difficulty in an educational or professional context.
Simple“She is taking an advanced maths class because the basic one was too easy.”
In context“The university offers an advanced seminar for postgraduate students who have already mastered the fundamental principles of organic chemistry.”
Synonymshigher levelcomplexAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
using the newest ideas, technology, or methods.
representing the most recent or highly developed stage in a process or field of technology.
Simple“The hospital uses advanced technology to find and treat diseases early.”
In context“The research facility is equipped with advanced imaging systems that allow scientists to observe cellular interactions in real time.”
Synonymsstate of the artcutting edge - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
at a late stage of a process, or far along in life.
having reached a late stage in a process, period of time, or life cycle.
Simple“The project is in an advanced stage and should be finished next week.”
In context“Despite his advanced age, the professor continued to publish influential papers and attend international conferences.”
Usage advanced computer · advanced talks · advanced course
From advance + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.