adv

Noun

adverb (plural adverbs, abbreviation adv.)

1. (abbreviation, adverb) A word that modifies a verb, adjective, other adverbs, or various other types of words, phrases, or clauses.
   • manner adverb
2. (abbreviation, adverb) In the Raku programming language, a named parameter that modifies the behavior of a routine.

See all 3 meanings of adverb

Adjective

advanced (comparative more advanced or further advanced or farther advanced, superlative most advanced or furthest advanced or farthest advanced)

1. At or close to the state of the art.
2. Involving greater complexity; more difficult, elaborate or specialized.
   • The option can be found under advanced settings.
3. Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing).
   • a gentleman advanced in years, with a hard experience written in his wrinkles1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne, chapter 3, in The Scarlet Letter, a Romance, Boston, Mass.: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, →OCLC
4. In a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage.
   • This is an advanced prototype, it already has most of the features the final product will have.
5. Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract.

   Synonyms:

   fronted

   Antonyms:

   retracted, backed

6. (Philippines) Indicating a time ahead of the correct time.

   Synonyms:

   fast, gain, ahead