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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