advancing

ad-vanc-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Moving forward or progressing.

  2. 2.

    Moving forward in space or time.

  3. 3.

    Putting forward ideas or proposals.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    advancing age — Growing older.
  • •
    advancing years — The process of getting older.
  • •
    advancing technology — Technology that is progressing.

Related words

Antonyms: declining, regressing, retreating
See also: advance, advanced, forward, progressing
Synonyms: developing, moving forward, progressing

Etymology

From Old French avancier, from Late Latin abantiare.