advance vs brevet

advance and brevet both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
advance	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
brevet	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, brevet is a hyponym of advance; that is, brevet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than advance:

Other hyponyms of advance include tenure, bring up, spot promote, ennoble, entitle, gentle, favor, favour, prefer.

advance (noun)	brevet (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)	a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
increase in price or value
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
a movement forward
a change for the better; progress in development
an amount paid before it is earned

advance (adjective)	brevet (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before

advance (verb)	brevet (verb)
develop in a positive way	promote somebody by brevet, in the military
rise in rate or price
increase or raise
develop further
bring forward for consideration or acceptance
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
cause to move forward
move forward
pay in advance
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
contribute to the progress or growth of