This is the 412th most frequent Turkish word.
ileri
"İleri" means "forward" or "advanced" in English.
Here, 'ileri' is used to mean 'forward' or 'ahead,' indicating direction.
Şehir merkezine doğru ileri yürümeye devam et.
Keep walking forward towards the city center.
In this sentence, 'ileri' functions as 'advanced' or 'progressive,' reflecting a higher level or development.
Bilim ve teknoloji alanında ileri seviyelerdeyiz.
We are at advanced levels in the field of science and technology.
Here, 'ileri' conveys the meaning of 'progressive,' associated with steps taken towards improvement.