increase vs change

increase and change both are nouns.

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

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

increase: a change resulting in an increase
change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

Other hypernyms of increase include alteration, modification.

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

Other hypernyms of increase include alter, modify.

increase (noun)	change (noun)
the act of increasing something	the action of changing something
the amount by which something increases	a different or fresh set of clothes
a change resulting in an increase	a thing that is different
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important	a difference that is usually pleasant
a quantity that is added	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
	the result of alteration or modification
	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
	money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
	a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

increase (verb)	change (verb)
become bigger or greater in amount	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
make bigger or more	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
	change clothes; put on different clothes
	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
	remove or replace the coverings of
	become deeper in tone
	change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
	give to, and receive from, one another