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situated ahead or going before; "an advance party"; "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"

at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill; "an advanced degree"; "an advanced text in physics"; "special seminars for small groups of advanced students at the University"

farther along in physical or mental development; "the child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced'"; "children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average"

comparatively late in a course of development; "the illness had reached an advanced stage"; "an advanced state of exhaustion"

situated ahead or going before; "an advance party"; "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"

at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill; "an advanced degree"; "an advanced text in physics"; "special seminars for small groups of advanced students at the University"

farther along in physical or mental development; "the child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced'"; "children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average"

comparatively late in a course of development; "the illness had reached an advanced stage"; "an advanced state of exhaustion"

In the van or front.

Far on in life or time.

In the van or front.

Far on in life or time.

Moved forward; in front; increased.