progress

/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs//ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/
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Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

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noun

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

"Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress."

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

"Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years."

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

4. A journey forward; travel.

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

"The thick branches overhanging the path made progress difficult."

progress

/pɹəˈɡɹɛs/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
verb

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

"They progress through the museum."

2. To improve; to become better or more complete.

"Societies progress unevenly."

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

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