further vs advance

further is not a noun while advance is a noun.

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

As verbs, further and advance are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of further include boost, encourage, promote.

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

Other hypernyms of further include boost, encourage, further, promote.

further (noun)	advance (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

further (adjective)	advance (adjective)
more distant in especially degree	being ahead of time or need
	situated ahead or going before

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

further (adverb)	advance (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