Progress (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The new team has started to progress well in the tournament after initial struggles.
• Her artistic skills progressed rapidly under the guidance of a renowned painter.
• The charity's efforts have progressed significantly in recent years, changing many lives.
• Despite initial setbacks, the young entrepreneur's business progressed steadily over time.
• As the rehabilitation went on, the patient began to progress remarkably in her recovery.

Synonyms

• Get Along
• Come On
• Come Along
• Get On
• Shape Up
• Advance

Antonyms

• Regress

Related Words

• Progress (noun)

Meaning ²

Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Pass On
• Go On
• March On
• Move On
• Advance

Hypernyms

• Locomote
• Travel
• Move

Hyponyms

• Slip Away
• Pass
• Press On
• Elapse
• Edge
• String
• Slide By
• Go Along
• Ratchet Down
• Impinge
• Plough On
• Close In
• Ratchet
• Creep Up
• Forge
• Overhaul
• Penetrate
• Slip By
• Go By
• Glide By
• Encroach

Related Words

• Progress (noun)
• Progression (noun)

Meaning ³

Form or accumulate steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Work Up
• Build
• Build Up

Hypernyms

• Develop

Related Words

• Progress (noun)