ADVANCED

Definitions

1. 1. In the van or front.
2. 2. In the front or before others, as regards progress or ideas; as, advanced opinions, advanced thinkers.
3. 3. Far on in life or time. A gentleman advanced in years, with a hard experience written in his wrinkles. Hawthorne. Advanced guard, a detachment of troops which precedes the march of the main body.