increase vs advance

increase and advance both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

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

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