progression vs advance

progression and advance both are nouns.

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

As nouns, progression and advance are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of progression include advancement, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress.

As nouns, progression and advance are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of progression include progress.

progression (noun)	advance (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)	the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
a movement forward	increase in price or value
a series with a definite pattern of advance	a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
	a movement forward
	a change for the better; progress in development
	an amount paid before it is earned

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

progression (verb)	advance (verb)
	develop in a positive way
	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