Words / B1

PROHGR-es/ˈprəʊɡres/

Progress as a noun is improvement towards a goal — usually uncountable: make progress, slow progress, in progress (happening now). Improvement can be countable; development is broader. As a verb, stress is on the second syllable: the project progressed. Progressive is a different adjective (modern, or grammar). A common error is “a progress” or “progresses” as a noun.

Meaning

Improvement or movement towards a goal.

Examples

• “You have made good progress this month.”
• “The repairs are still in progress.”
• “She has made real progress in listening.”

Good to know

make progress (uncountable). in progress = happening now. Verb stress: proGRESS.

Near in meaning

improvement

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