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progresses

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɹɑˌɡɹɛsəz// pro·gress·es

v. to move forward or develop toward a goal. You use this when something is continuing to happen or improve over time.

v. to move forward in space or time; to develop toward a more advanced or complete state. This third-person singular form describes ongoing improvement or movement along a sequence.


SIMPLE

The work progresses well every day.

CONTEXTUAL

As the construction project progresses, the neighborhood is starting to look much more modern.

COMPLEX

The narrative progresses from a simple childhood memory into a complex exploration of national identity, mirroring the protagonist's own intellectual growth throughout the novel.

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Intransitive; does not take a direct object. Often followed by 'to', 'toward', or 'with'.

Pitfall

The project is progress wellThe project is progressing wellLearners often use the base form or the third-person singular instead of the present participle (-ing) for continuous actions.

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