vanguard
- 01 C1 Advanced
the people who are at the front of a new movement or who develop new ideas before anyone else.
the group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas, particularly in art, science, or politics.
Simple“The company is in the vanguard of green technology, developing engines that produce zero waste.”
In context“Small independent galleries often act as the vanguard of the art world, showcasing experimental works long before they reach major museums.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'in the vanguard of'.
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
the part of an army or a fleet of ships that is at the very front when moving toward an enemy.
the leading units or foremost division of an advancing military force or fleet.
Simple“The vanguard of the army reached the river at dawn, hours before the main force arrived.”
In context“Reconnaissance units formed the vanguard, tasked with identifying enemy positions before the heavy artillery moved into range.”
UsageUsually takes a singular verb.
Synonymsadvance guardfront lineAntonymsrearguard
“They were also at the vanguard of a new kind of warfare.”