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progress

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈpɹɑˌɡɹɛs// progress Archaic General-service

n. movement forward toward a goal or destination. It also means improving or getting better at something over time.

n. forward or onward movement toward a destination or goal. It also refers to gradual improvement, development, or advancement over time.


SIMPLE

We are making good progress on the new project.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor noted that the patient was making steady progress after the surgery and would soon walk again.

COMPLEX

Although technological progress has dramatically increased global living standards, it has also introduced complex environmental challenges that require immediate international action.

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Etymology 1

From Middle English progresse, from Old French progres (“a going forward”), from Latin prōgressus (“an advance”), from the participle stem of prōgredī (“to go forward, advance, develop”), from pro- (“forth, before”) + gradi (“to walk, go”). Displaced native Old English forþgang.

Etymology 2

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

Usage

Frequently collocates with the verb 'make' ('make progress') rather than 'do' or 'have'.

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