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prog·ress

progress

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: pra gres
definition 1: forward movement toward achieving a purpose.
Are you making any progress with your work?
similar words:
achievement, development
definition 2: forward movement in time or space.
The cars made slow progress through the snow.
similar words:
movement
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: pr gres
inflections: progresses, progressing, progressed
definition: to develop in a good way or grow.
She has progressed nicely after a year of cooking lessons.
synonyms:
improve
similar words:
climb, grow
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