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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- in progress
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
pra
gres
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definition 1: |
movement toward a specific end; advance.
We've made a good deal of progress this week toward our fund-raising goal.- synonyms:
- advance, headway
- similar words:
- achievement, advancement, course, development, furtherance
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definition 2: |
forward or onward movement in time or space.
The rescue party made slow progress through the deep snow.Your progress through the Bach piece was slightly uneven.- synonyms:
- advance, headway
- similar words:
- advancement, career, course, movement, procession
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definition 3: |
forward movement through stages of development; continuous improvement.
Progress in technology has brought about dramatic changes in the culture.- synonyms:
- development, growth
- similar words:
- advance, advancement, amelioration, betterment, course, evolution, improvement, movement, strides
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related words: |
action, ascent, career, gain, growth, motion, pace, passage, time, trend, way |
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phrase: |
in progress |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
pronunciation: |
pr
gres
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inflections: |
progresses, progressing, progressed |
definition 1: |
to advance in time or space; proceed.
The climbers slowly progressed toward the summit.- synonyms:
- advance, move, proceed
- antonyms:
- regress
- similar words:
- continue, forge ahead, inch, persevere, travel
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definition 2: |
to develop, esp. in a positive way; improve.
As he progresses as an artist, he continues to gain recognition.- synonyms:
- advance, develop, improve
- antonyms:
- regress, retrogress
- similar words:
- ameliorate, climb, evolve, gain, grow, rise, strengthen
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related words: |
amount, boom, flourish, go, pass, press, pull, rotate, scale, thrive, trace, track |
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