advance vs increase

advance and increase both are nouns.

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

As nouns, increase is a hypernym of advance; that is, increase is a word with a broader meaning than advance:

Other hypernyms of advance include step-up.

As verbs, increase is a hypernym of advance; that is, increase is a word with a broader meaning than advance:

advance (noun)	increase (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)	the act of increasing something
increase in price or value	the amount by which something increases
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others	a change resulting in an increase
a movement forward	a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
a change for the better; progress in development	a quantity that is added
an amount paid before it is earned

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

advance (verb)	increase (verb)
develop in a positive way	become bigger or greater in amount
rise in rate or price	make bigger or more
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