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progressive
01
supporting and encouraging positive change and advancement
Examples
She is known for her progressive views, always advocating for positive change and innovation.
He works for a progressive company that prioritizes sustainability and diversity.
02
advocating for social, political, or economic reform and improvement
Examples
The new mayor implemented progressive policies aimed at reducing inequality and improving public services.
Her progressive views on education reform gained widespread support among parents and teachers.
03
(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases
Examples
A progressive tax system charges higher rates on larger incomes.
Progressive taxation helps redistribute wealth.
04
advancing in severity
Examples
The disease showed progressive symptoms over weeks.
Progressive damage to the building required repairs.
05
gradually increaing in extent or degree
Examples
The disease showed progressive symptoms, worsening over time.
They implemented a progressive tax system that increased rates for higher incomes.
06
(of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position
Examples
The dance followed a progressive pattern with shifting partners.
Players in the card game move in a progressive sequence.
Examples
The teacher explained that the progressive tense is used to describe actions that are ongoing.
In the sentence ' She is reading a book,' the verb ' is reading' is in the present progressive form.
Progressive
01
a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
Examples
She is a well-known progressive advocating for education reform.
The progressive voted for policies promoting environmental protection.
02
a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
Examples
" She is running " is in the progressive.
Students practiced writing sentences in the progressive.
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nonprogressive
progressively
progressiveness
progressive
progress
