progress

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/
/ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/
/pɹəˈɡɹɛs/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

Example Sentences
  • Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress.
2 Definition

Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth.

Example Sentences
  • Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years.
3 Definition

An official journey made by a monarch or other high personage; a state journey, a circuit.

4 Definition

A journey forward; travel.

5 Definition

Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance.

Example Sentences
  • The thick branches overhanging the path made progress difficult.
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move, go, or proceed forward; to advance.

Example Sentences
  • They progress through the museum.
2 Definition

To improve; to become better or more complete.

Example Sentences
  • Societies progress unevenly.
3 Definition

To move (something) forward; to advance, to expedite.