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