pass on vs progress

pass on is not a noun while progress is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pass on	No	No	Yes	No
progress	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pass on and progress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pass on include advance, go on, march on, move on.

pass on (noun)	progress (noun)
	the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
	gradual improvement or growth or development
	a movement forward

pass on (verb)	progress (verb)
transmit information	develop in a positive way
cause to be distributed	form or accumulate steadily
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense	move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
give to or transfer possession of
place into the hands or custody of
transmit (knowledge or skills)
refer to another person for decision or judgment