progress

Formsprogresses, progressing, progressed

1. 1
   developmentnoununcountable

   Change toward a better or more developed state over time.

   Like a small plant growing taller and stronger each week.

   The class made good progress in reading this year.

   Doctors were happy with the patient's progress after surgery.

   UsageSay make progress or a lot of progress (not incorrect: a progress).

   Similaradvancement, development, advance, growth, improvement

   Oppositeregression, decline, deterioration, stagnation

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The way something moves along through a set of steps or over time.

   Like marking how far you have walked along a long path.

   We tracked the project's progress week by week.

   You can see your progress through the game on the menu screen.

   UsageIn progress means started but not finished yet.

   Similardevelopment, progression, evolution, course

3. 3
   move forwardverbintransitive

   To keep moving forward or onward.

   Like a line of people moving forward step by step.

   We can progress to the next stage once everyone is ready.

   The parade progressed slowly down the main street.

   UsageOften progress to the next step.

   Similarproceed, advance, move, go (entry)

   Oppositeretreat

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4. 4
   verbintransitive

   To grow and develop, taking shape over time.

   Like a story slowly unfolding chapter by chapter.

   The disease can progress quickly if it is left untreated.

   Their friendship progressed into something deeper.

   Similardevelop, advance, evolve, unfold

5. 5
   noununcountable

   Moving forward toward a place or goal.

   Like a ship sailing steadily toward a port on the horizon.

   Heavy snow slowed the climbers' progress up the mountain.

   Traffic was bad, so our progress across the city was slow.

6. 6
   verbintransitive

   To get better or more complete over time.

   Like getting better at riding a bike the more you practice.

   Her painting skills progressed a lot this year.

   Children progress at their own pace.

   Similarimprove

   Oppositedeteriorate, worsen, regress, decline

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7. 7
   push alongverbtransitive

   To push a task or plan forward so it gets done.

   Like giving a stuck cart a push to keep it moving.

   Can you progress the request today?

   The manager hired two more people to progress the project.

   UsageUsed at work: progress a request. Most people just say move it forward.

   Similaradvance, expedite, further

   Oppositedelay, stall

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