advance vs further

advance is a noun but further is not a noun.

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

As verbs, advance and further are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of advance include boost, encourage, promote.

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

Other hyponyms of advance include connive at, wink at, cultivate, foster, spur, help, carry, feed, conduce, contribute, lead.

advance (noun)	further (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
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)	further (adjective)
being ahead of time or need	more distant in especially degree
situated ahead or going before

advance (verb)	further (verb)
develop in a positive way	contribute to the progress or growth of
rise in rate or price	promote the growth of
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

advance (adverb)	further (adverb)
	to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
	to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
	in addition or furthermore