Advances

A forward move; improvement or progression.

"an advance in health or knowledge"

An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.

An addition to the price; rise in price or value.

"an advance on the prime cost of goods"

(in the plural) An opening approach or overture, especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

To promote or advantage.

To move forward in space or time.

To raise, be raised.