progress (n.)

  1. gradual improvement or growth or development; advancement of knowledge; great progress in the arts

    [ Syn: advancement ]

  2. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

    [ Syn: progression , procession , advance , advancement , forward motion , onward motion ]

  3. a movement forward; he listened for the progress of the troops

    [ Syn: progression , advance ]

    progress (v.)

  1. develop in a positive way; He progressed well in school; My plants are coming along; Plans are shaping up

    [ Syn: come on , come along , advance , get on , get along , shape up ]

  2. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; Time marches on

    [ Syn: advance , pass on , move on , march on , go on ]

  3. form or accumulate steadily; Resistance to the managers plan built up quickly; Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border

    [ Syn: build up , work up , build ]

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