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progress

/ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/noun, verb2 syllables

Progress means: form or accumulate steadily.

Synonyms for progress19

noun, as in the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion

noun, as in a movement forward

noun, as in gradual improvement or growth or development

verb, as in form or accumulate steadily

build up, work up, build, ramp up

verb, as in develop in a positive way

come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up

verb, as in move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

advance, pass on, move on, march on, go on

Opposites of progress

regress

What does progress mean?6

verb

1

form or accumulate steadily“Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly”

2

develop in a positive way“He progressed well in school”

3

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense“Time marches on”

noun

1

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

2

a movement forward“he listened for the progress of the troops”

3

gradual improvement or growth or development“advancement of knowledge”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Progress in a sentence

  • He worked very hard, but could make little progress.CM
  • He is now glad, now sad at the progress of the game.unknown
  • Nevertheless, devout conversation on spiritual things helps no little with spiritual progress.fcbond
  • In recent years, science has made remarkable progress.Zifre
  • Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress.saeb
  • Progress has been very slow indeed, so far as social life is concerned.shekitten
  • Thirdly, each team leader please report your progress.vicch
  • There is no absolute success in the world, only constant progress.LeeSooHa

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of progress

as a noun

plural
progresses

as a verb

past tense
progressed
present participle
progressing
third-person singular
progresses