advance vs prefer

advance is a noun but prefer is not a noun.

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

As verbs, prefer is a hyponym of advance; that is, prefer 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, brevet.

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

advance (verb)	prefer (verb)
develop in a positive way	select as an alternative over another
rise in rate or price	like better; value more highly
increase or raise	promote over another
develop further	give preference to one creditor over another
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