At or close to the state of the art. / with greater complexity, more difficult / Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing).

simple past tense and past participle of advance

plural of advancer

plural of advancement

One who advances or puts forward. / (bridge) The overcaller's partner, especially one who bids following the overcall. / A second branch of a buck's antler.

Before; ahead of.

present participle of advance

The act of proceeding forward; an advance.

To help the progress of (something); to further. / To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote. / To move or push (something) forwards, especially forcefully.

Completed before necessary or a milestone event. / Preceding. / Forward.