English dictionary
progress
nounPronunciation
ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- gradual improvement or growth or development
noun
- the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
noun
- a movement forward
verb
- develop in a positive way
verb
- form or accumulate steadily
verb
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentences
advancement of knowledge
great progress in the arts
he listened for the progress of the troops
He progressed well in school
My plants are coming along
Plans are shaping up
Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly
Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border
Time marches on