1. forward movements or progress
2. developments or improvements in knowledge, technology, or methods
3. money paid before it is due or earned

1. third person singular present of advance; moves forward or makes progress

Examples

• Recent advances in medicine have saved many lives.
• The army’s advances were stopped by heavy resistance.
• She received advances on her salary to cover moving expenses.
• He rejected her romantic advances politely.
• Technology advances rapidly in the modern world.
• The company advances its employees based on merit.
• Scientific advances continue to amaze researchers.
• The glacier advances several feet each year.