different between furtherance vs preferment

English

From further +? -ance.

furtherance (countable and uncountable, plural furtherances)

From prefer +? -ment.

preferment (countable and uncountable, plural preferments)

(now historical) Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product. [from 15th c.]
(obsolete) The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.). [15th–17th c.]
Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion. [from 15th c.]
A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige. [from 16th c.]
(now rare) The fact of preferring something; preference. [from 16th c.]

pre- +? ferment

preferment (plural preferments)

A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process

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