Definition of progress

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  • progress is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
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Definition of progress

  • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. advance
    2. go on
    3. march on
    4. move on
    5. pass on
  • a movement forward (noun)

    Examples

    1. he listened for the progress of the troops

    Synonyms

    1. advance
    2. progression
  • gradual improvement or growth or development (noun)

    Examples

    1. great progress in the arts

    Synonyms

    1. advancement
  • form or accumulate steadily (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. build
    2. build up
    3. work up
  • develop in a positive way (verb)

    Examples

    1. He progressed well in school

    Synonyms

    1. advance
    2. come along
    3. come on
    4. get along
    5. get on
    6. shape up
  • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. advance
    2. advancement
    3. forward motion
    4. onward motion
    5. procession
    6. progression

See definition of progress in Merriam Webster