advancing
Intermediate/ədˈvæn.sɪŋ/
- adjective
- the fact that someone is getting old or older
advancing in a sentence
- “She is still very active, in spite of her advancing years.”
- “My advancing age and my 11 grandchildren have changed how I see things.”
- “He only recently stopped working, due to his advancing years.”
- “Rates of depression rise with advancing age among people over 40.”
What does “advancing” mean?
advancing (adjective) means the fact that someone is getting old or older. It is pronounced /ədˈvæn.sɪŋ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "advancing" mean?
- advancing (adjective) means: the fact that someone is getting old or older
- How do you pronounce "advancing"?
- "advancing" is pronounced /ədˈvæn.sɪŋ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "advancing" in a sentence?
- Here is "advancing" used in a sentence: She is still very active, in spite of her advancing years.
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