progress

/pɹˈəʊɡɹɛs/

/ˈpɹɑˌɡɹɛs/, /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/, /pɹoʊˈɡɹɛs/

[verb] [noun]

to progress

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

synonyms : advance

antonyms : regress

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

synonyms : advance

antonyms : withdraw

form or accumulate steadily

synonyms : build

build up

work up

Progress

[NOUN]

movement toward an improved or more developed state

synonyms : advance

antonyms : retreat

forward movement; movement toward somewhere

synonyms : advance

progression

a state of constant increase in quality or quantity

synonyms : advancement

Examples

1. Journalists on the spot reported no progress.

2. The teacher was confident about her students' progress.

3. The teacher was pleased with the students' progress.

4. The team is making great progress, from what I hear.

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