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Progress

UK /["/ˈprəʊɡres/"]/US /["/ˈprɑːɡres//ˈprɑːɡrəs/"]/

Definition

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • advance
  • improvement
  • development
  • growing
  • headway

Antonyms

  • regression
  • setback
  • decline

Common mistakes

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