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Progress Definition, Examples & Common Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：advancement (progress)
progress
/ˈprɒɡres/ (n.), /prəˈɡres/ (v.)
n., v.
When something improves, gets better, or moves towards a good result over time.
advancement
➕
/ədˈvɑːnsmənt/
n., v.
The process of improving or developing something over time, or moving toward a desired objective.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Latin roots: pro- (forward) + gradi (to step).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a 'pro' athlete stepping forward ('gress') to improve their performance.
📖 Example
We are happy to report that the progress on the new community garden is ahead of schedule.
We are happy to report that the progress on the new community garden is ahead of schedule.
🔗 Collocations
make progress – to advance or improve
in progress – currently happening or being done
progress report – a document or update on the status of a project
🔄 Synonyms
advancement (n.) – the process of moving forward or improving
development (n.) – the process of growth or change to a better state
improvement (n.) – the act of making something better
🚫 Antonyms
regression (n.) – return to a previous or worse state
decline (n.) – a gradual decrease in quality or quantity
stagnation (n.) – lack of activity, growth, or development
🌱 Derivatives
progressive (adj.) – happening gradually or moving forward
progression (n.) – the process of developing or moving forward
progressively (adv.) – in a gradual or step-by-step manner
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'progredi' meaning 'to step forward'. Became common in English during the 15th century, now ubiquitous in business, technology, and personal development contexts.
Meaning 2：advance (progress)
progress
/ˈprɒɡres/ (n.), /prəˈɡres/ (v.)
n., v.
To move forward or continue to happen, especially when it's slow.
advance
➕
/ədˈvɑːns/
n., v.
To move forward or continue, especially slowly or with difficulty.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The traffic was terrible, but we managed to progress slowly through the city center.
The traffic was terrible, but we managed to progress slowly through the city center.
🔗 Collocations
progress through – to move forward through a place or situation
progress slowly – to advance at a low speed
progress along – to move forward along a path or route
🔄 Synonyms
advance (v.) – to move forward in space or time
move forward (v.) – to go in a forward direction
proceed (v.) – to continue with a course of action
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
progressive (adj.) – happening gradually or moving forward
progression (n.) – the process of developing or moving forward
progressively (adv.) – in a gradual or step-by-step manner
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