Progress

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːɡˌrɛs/

Progress (noun)

  1. The process of improving or developing over time.
  2. Advancement or improvement in a task or project.

Examples

  • The project showed significant progress over the months.
  • Progress was slow but steady during the journey.

Common collocations: steady progress, make progress, show progress, career progress, academic progress

Progress (verb)

  1. To move forward or develop in a positive way.
  2. To advance or improve in one's job or career.

Examples

  • They progress quickly with their language skills.
  • We progress through the training program efficiently.

Synonyms of Progress

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Progress

  • — when discussing a return to a previous state
  • — when discussing lack of movement or development