Advanced and Retreated

Advanced

Advanced adjective - Being far along in development.

Retreated is an antonym for advanced.

Retreated

Retreated noun - People who have retreated.

Advanced is an antonym for retreated.

Nearby Words: retreat, retreating

Both words in one sentence

  • The Celts advanced, the Greeks retreated, and the Celts sacked the temple, stealing much of its wealth.
  • Attack! Attack! Attack! Legendary Marine commander Chesty Puller never retreated, he merely advanced in a different direction.
  • No Sense of Direction Fortunately, college football rules state that a muffed punt can't be advanced (or retreated), so Kent State didn't lose any field position and they would go on to win handily.
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