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progress

The correct spelling is progress.

How to pronounce progress

/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/

Say it like: Pro-gre-ss

The correct spelling is progress. Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time. For example: "Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress."

Usage Examples

Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress.

Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years.

The thick branches overhanging the path made progress difficult.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.
  2. 2.Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth.
  3. 3.An official journey made by a monarch or other high personage; a state journey, a circuit.
  4. 4.A journey forward; travel.
  5. 5.Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance.

verb

  1. 1.To move, go, or proceed forward; to advance.
  2. 2.To improve; to become better or more complete.
  3. 3.To move (something) forward; to advance, to expedite.

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