progress²

B1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ UK /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ See IPA manual

verb

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Homographs: progress¹ /ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/ — noun

Pronunciation and word origins: Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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Meanings

1

verb
To improve or develop in a positive way.

Her English progressed quickly once she moved abroad.
2

verb
To move forward or continue.

Visitors progress through the museum at their own pace.

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Synonyms

1 verb · to improve or develop in a... advancecome alongget on

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Phrases (1)

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progress to
to move forward to a later or more advanced stage

Verb + preposition/particle

Etymology

From the noun. Lapsed into disuse in the 17th century, except in the US. Considered an Americanism on reintroduction to use in the UK.

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Actions & Processes

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