Advanced Highly Adjective ədˈvɑːnst ədˈvænst Scientists Working Technology

• 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.

advanced

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 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
2. 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
3. at a late stage of development
• the advanced stages of the disease
• patients with advanced lung cancer
4. used in polite expressions to describe somebody as ‘very old’
• He was a man of advanced years.
• Even at my advanced age I still know how to enjoy myself!