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Progress

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprəʊɡres/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprɑːɡres//ˈprɑːɡrəs/"]/

Meaning of Progress

the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something

In simple words: moving forward or getting better at something

Progress in a sentence

• She made great progress in her studies this semester.
• The progress on the construction site has been impressive.
• Despite some challenges, he is happy with his personal progress.
• The progress report revealed several areas for improvement.
• It is important to track your progress toward your goals.
• As the team worked hard, their progress became visible to everyone.
• They celebrated the progress they made in the project.
• The progress of the meeting was slowed down by lengthy discussions.

How to use Progress

Use in both formal and informal contexts. It's common to talk about progress in learning, work, or personal goals. Avoid using in overly casual settings where simpler terms might be more fitting.

Grammar pattern

progress + object

Memory hint

Think of 'progressing through a game level' to remember moving ahead.

Related words

Collocations with Progress

• considerable
• dramatic
• excellent
• achieve
• make
• chart
• continue
• slow
• stall
• report
• note
• in progress
• progress from… to…
• progress in
• a lack of progress
• the march of progress
• a rate of progress
• considerable
• dramatic
• excellent
• achieve
• make
• chart
• continue
• slow
• stall
• report
• note
• in progress
• progress from… to…
• progress in
• a lack of progress
• the march of progress
• a rate of progress

Synonyms for Progress

• advance
• improvement
• development
• growing
• headway

Opposites of Progress

• regression
• setback
• decline

Common mistakes with Progress

• Confused with 'process'; they are different in meaning.
• Using 'progressing' incorrectly as an adjective.
• Mistakenly pluralizing it as 'progresses' in non-specific contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Progress

What does Progress mean?

moving forward or getting better at something

What is the definition of Progress?

the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something

How do you use Progress in a sentence?

She made great progress in her studies this semester.

Can you give another example of Progress?

The progress on the construction site has been impressive.

What are synonyms for Progress?

Common alternatives include advance, improvement, development, growing, headway.

What is the opposite of Progress?

Opposite meanings include regression, setback, decline.

What words go with Progress?

It commonly pairs with considerable, dramatic, excellent, achieve, make, chart, continue, slow, stall, report, note, in progress, progress from… to…, progress in, a lack of progress, the march of progress, a rate of progress, considerable, dramatic, excellent, achieve, make, chart, continue, slow, stall, report, note, in progress, progress from… to…, progress in, a lack of progress, the march of progress, a rate of progress.

What are common mistakes when using Progress?

Confused with 'process'; they are different in meaning. Using 'progressing' incorrectly as an adjective. Mistakenly pluralizing it as 'progresses' in non-specific contexts.

How do you pronounce Progress?

US: /["/ˈprɑːɡres//ˈprɑːɡrəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprəʊɡres/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Progress?

Use in both formal and informal contexts. It's common to talk about progress in learning, work, or personal goals. Avoid using in overly casual settings where simpler terms might be more fitting.

What CEFR level is Progress?

"Progress" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.