ədˈvɑːnst ədˈvænst

far along in time a man of advanced age advanced in years a ripe old age the ripe age of 90 at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge a ripe mind fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used ripe peaches full-bodied mature wines most suitable or right for a particular purpose a good time to plant tomatoes the right time to act the time is ripe for great sociological changes fully prepared or eager the colonists were ripe for revolution