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单词 progressing
释义

progress

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noun

prog·​ress ˈprä-grəs How to pronounce progress (audio)
-ˌgres,
 US also and British usually  ˈprō-ˌgres
1
a(1)
: a royal journey marked by pomp and pageant
(2)
: a state procession
b
: a tour or circuit made by an official (such as a judge)
c
: an expedition, journey, or march through a region
2
: a forward or onward movement (as to an objective or to a goal) : advance
3
: gradual betterment
especially : the progressive development of humankind

progress

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verb

pro·​gress prə-ˈgres How to pronounce progress (audio)
progressed; progressing; progresses

intransitive verb

1
: to move forward : proceed
2
: to develop to a higher, better, or more advanced stage
Phrases
in progress
: going on : occurring

Synonyms

Noun

  • advance
  • advancement
  • furtherance
  • going
  • headway
  • march
  • onrush
  • passage
  • process
  • procession
  • progression

Verb

  • age
  • develop
  • grow
  • grow up
  • mature
  • ripen
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Example Sentences

Noun the rapid progress of the ship He made slow progress down the steep cliff. The project showed slow but steady progress. Verb The project has been progressing slowly. The work is progressing and should be completed soon. The caravan progressed slowly across the desert. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Spartans have been making steady progress under coach Evander Williams and could end up playing Kennedy for the Valley Mission League title. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 Things pick up four months later with progress made but big decisions still looming. Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2022 Lock in that progress with a final lunar quincunx to Saturn. Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 Despite penalties, blown coverages, dropped passes, red-zone failures, third-down woes and a late turnover, the Jacksonville Jaguars found progress and potential in their season-opening loss at Washington. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 The two Arkansas schools are among 297 schools nationally to receive the honor, which is based on either a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 The arrival of the bass could undo all that progress. Stephanie Mencimer, WIRED, 17 Sep. 2022 Despite penalties, blown coverages, dropped passes, red-zone failures, third-down woes and a late turnover, the Jacksonville Jaguars found progress and potential in their season-opening loss at Washington. Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Blue Ribbon Schools are awarded based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps. The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022
Verb
Symptoms typically begin about five days after infection, then progress rapidly and usually kill people within five days after that, according to the CDC. Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The plan must be focused on shrewd matchups early with an eye on greater value as weeks progress. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Regardless of how the audit discussions progress from here, Goldman Sachs expects the longer-term trend of the companies seeking to list in Hong Kong to continue. Jeanny Yu, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2022 Those connections help everyone get along so projects can progress and results can be achieved. Chris Dreyer, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 After a November update, players who start playing NHL 23 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to transfer their HUT Team value and progress to the next generation of their respective platforms in PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The disease can be fatal, according to the CDC, with symptoms that include flu-like conditions that can progress to cerebral dysfunction and other abnormal behavior. The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022 Early symptoms of withdrawal include restlessness, rapid heart rate, and tremors, which can progress to hallucinations and uncontrollable shaking of the arms and legs, per the Mayo Clinic. Jessica Toscano, SELF, 16 Aug. 2022 Still, progress on the supply-demand imbalance that sits at the root of price increases suggests that the U.S. has reached peak inflation, economists told ABC News. Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French progrés, from Latin progressus advance, from progredi to go forth, from pro- forward + gradi to go — more at pro-, grade entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

1539, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

progress 1 of 2

noun

prog·​ress ˈprä-grəs How to pronounce progress (audio)
-ˌgres
1
: the act of moving toward a goal
The ship made rapid progress.
2
: gradual improvement
He's not a good reader, but he is making progress.

progress

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verb

pro·​gress prə-ˈgres How to pronounce progress (audio)
progressed; progressing
1
: to move forward in place or time : advance
The story progresses.
2
: to move toward a higher, better, or more advanced stage

progressing

verb

present participle of progress
1
as in growing
to become mature generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • growing
  • developing
  • maturing
  • aging
  • evolving
  • ripening
  • flowering
  • ageing
  • growing up
  • blooming
  • blossoming
  • flourishing
  • softening
  • advancing
  • mellowing
  • unfolding
  • burgeoning
  • bourgeoning
  • opening
  • getting along
  • graying
  • getting on
  • greying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • declining
  • deteriorating
  • worsening
  • degenerating
  • sinking
  • decaying
  • drying
  • weakening
  • fading
  • waning
  • regressing
  • drooping
  • sagging
  • flagging
  • wasting (away)
  • reverting
  • returning
  • withering
  • retrogressing
  • wilting
  • shriveling
  • shrivelling
  • lapsing
  • backsliding
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2
as in proceeding
to move forward along a course our wedding plans are progressing nicely

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • proceeding
  • doing
  • going
  • coming
  • marching
  • advancing
  • forging
  • faring
  • pacing
  • coming along
  • getting along
  • accelerating
  • going along
  • gaining ground
  • getting on
  • going off
  • speeding
  • pushing
  • approaching
  • traveling
  • nearing
  • journeying
  • driving
  • repairing
  • running
  • passing
  • travelling
  • propelling
  • wending
  • fast-forwarding
  • impelling
  • taking out
  • actuating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • remaining
  • staying
  • standing
  • stopping
  • impeding
  • checking
  • hindering
  • blocking
  • stemming
  • obstructing
  • halting
  • delaying
  • retarding
  • interrupting
  • arresting
  • holding back
  • stalling
  • slowing (down or up)
  • detaining
  • suppressing
  • hampering
  • inhibiting
  • repressing
  • waiting
  • stunting
  • pausing
  • nipping
  • ceasing
  • balking
  • regressing
  • cramping
  • letting up
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