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PROGRESS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Progress.

How to pronounce progress:

Def 1 UK
Def 1 US
Def 2 US

Progress - as a noun

Gradual improvement or growth or development

Example: "Advancement of knowledge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advancement19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
development19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13advancement19forward motiononward motionprocession14progression14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A movement forward

Example: "He listened for the progress of the troops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13progression14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of locationtravel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Progress - as a verb

Develop in a positive way

Example: "He progressed well in school"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13come alongget alongget on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
regress8

Form or accumulate steadily

Example: "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
build8build upwork up

Example Sentences

"He progressed quickly in his studies."
"The project is progressing smoothly."
"She is progressing in her career."
"They are progressing towards their goal."
"The construction work is progressing steadily."
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Word Game Points

Is PROGRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, progress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROGRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROGRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, progress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROGRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PROGRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, progress is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROGRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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