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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
pra
gres
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| definition 1: |
When you make progress, you move closer to a goal.
Claire's violin teacher said she was making a lot of progress. She said she was very proud of her.- synonyms:
- advance
- similar words:
- achievement, development
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| definition 2: |
When a car makes progress, the car moves forward.
Our car made slow progress through the snow.- similar words:
- movement
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| definition 3: |
Progress is the improvement something makes over time.
Progress in technology has helped scientists learn more about different diseases.- synonyms:
- growth
- similar words:
- advance, evolution, improvement, movement
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| related words: |
action, growth, motion, pace, passage, time, trend, way |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
pr
gres
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| inflections: |
progresses, progressing, progressed |
| definition 1: |
When a boat progresses across the lake, the boat moves forward across the lake.
Daniel slowly progressed up the mountain until he made it to the top.- synonyms:
- advance, move, proceed
- similar words:
- continue, inch, travel
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| definition 2: |
When you progress in your ice skating lessons, it means that you get better at skating. You move forward toward becoming really good.
If the students continue to progress in their medical studies, they will be doctors someday.- synonyms:
- advance, develop, improve
- similar words:
- climb, evolve, grow, strengthen
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| related words: |
amount, go, pass, pull, rotate |
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