Progress
/ˈprɑːɡres/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
/ˈprɑːɡres/
Forward or onward movement toward a destination.
The company made steady progress in its financial goals.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building a tower of blocks. Progress is like adding more blocks, making the tower bigger and better over time. It means things are getting better, more advanced, or closer to a goal! Like when you get better at riding your bike.
👶 For kids: Getting better or moving forward, like when you learn how to read!
More Examples
The students showed excellent progress in their studies.
The project's progress was closely monitored.
How It's Used
"The city has made significant progress in reducing crime."
"Technological progress has revolutionized communication."
To move forward or make progress toward a goal.
/prəˈɡres/
To move forward or advance toward a destination or goal.
The negotiations are progressing slowly.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to reach the top of a mountain. Progress is like taking steps closer to the top. It means you're getting closer to finishing something!
👶 For kids: To keep going and getting better at something, like learning how to tie your shoes!
More Examples
How is your work progressing?
The disease progressed rapidly.
How It's Used
"The project team needs to progress quickly to meet the deadline."
"She is progressing well in her career."
Synonyms
Advancement
Development
Evolution
Growth
Improvement
Advance
Develop
Improve
Proceed
Idioms & expressions
make progress
To move forward or improve.
"The team is making progress on the new software."
in progress
Happening or being done at the present time.
"The construction work is in progress."
From Latin *prōgressus*, past participle of *prōgredī* 'to go forward', from *prō-* 'forward' + *gradī* 'to step'.
The word 'progress' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to a journey or a moving forward. Its meaning has broadened over time to include improvement and development.
Memory tip
Think of marching forward, making strides toward your goals.