Progress

Definition

The term "progress" describes forward movement toward a goal or an improvement in a situation, condition, or skill.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• Noun: IPA Pronunciation: /ˈprɑː.ɡrɛs/
• Verb: IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈɡrɛs/
• Respelling: Noun: PRAH-gress, Verb: pruh-GRESS

British English

• Noun: IPA Pronunciation: /ˈprəʊ.ɡrɛs/
• Verb: IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈɡrɛs/
• Respelling: Noun: PROH-gress, Verb: pruh-GRESS

Etymology

The word "progress" originates from the Latin "progressus," meaning "a going forward," derived from "progredi" (to advance), formed by "pro-" (forward) and "gradi" (to step). It entered Middle English in the 15th century via Old French.

Derivatives

• Progressive (adjective/noun)
• Progression (noun)
• Progressiveness (noun)
• Progressively (adverb)
• Regress (verb/noun)

Synonyms

• Advancement
• Improvement
• Development

Antonyms

• Regress
• Stagnation
• Decline

Usage

The term "progress" is widely used in contexts such as education, technology, and social movements. For example, "The team made significant progress on the project," or "She hopes to progress in her career."

Related Terms

• Improvement: The process of making something better.
• Development: A process of growth or advancement.
• Advancement: Forward movement or promotion in rank or status.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• Forward movement toward a goal or destination:
  • Example: "The expedition made slow but steady progress through the jungle."
• Improvement or development in a situation or skill:
  • Example: "The student's progress in mathematics was remarkable."

Verb

• To move forward or advance in position, condition, or time:
  • Example: "The construction is progressing according to schedule."
• To improve or develop in quality, skill, or condition:
  • Example: "She has progressed significantly in her piano lessons."