progress vs build up

progress is a noun but build up is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
progress	Yes	No	Yes	No
build up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, progress and build up are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of progress include build, work up.

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

progress (verb)	build up (verb)
develop in a positive way	form or accumulate steadily
form or accumulate steadily	enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense	change the use of and make available or usable
	bolster or strengthen
	prepare oneself for a military confrontation