progress vs pass on

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

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

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

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

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

progress (verb)	pass on (verb)
develop in a positive way	transmit information
form or accumulate steadily	cause to be distributed
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