simple past and past participle of advance

At or close to the state of the art. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Involving greater complexity; more difficult, elaborate or specialized.

Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing).

In a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage.

(phonetics) Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract.

(Philippines, of a clock or watch) Indicating a time ahead of the correct time.