advanced
adjective /ədˈvɑːnst/
/ədˈvænst/
Idioms - 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 developing countries must make a contribution.
- Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design.
Extra Examples- a highly advanced economy
- an advanced civilization/nation
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- (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
- at a late stage of development
- the advanced stages of the disease
- patients with advanced lung cancer
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
Idioms
of advanced years | somebody’s advanced age
- 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!