Headway

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛˌdweɪ/

Headway (noun)

  1. The amount of progress or improvement made in a task or situation.
  2. The distance a vehicle or object has moved forward in relation to its starting point.

Examples

  • They made significant headway in their project this week.
  • The car was ahead, but there was no headway to be seen.

Common collocations: make headway, gain headway, clear headway, limited headway

Synonyms of Headway

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Headway

  • — A delay or hindrance in progress.
  • — A lack of movement or progress.