Word PROGRESS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

progress

🇺🇸 [ˈprəʊɡrɛs]

Meanings

The forward movement or development towards a desired goal or improvement. Progress can refer to personal growth, technological advancement, or societal change. It implies a positive change over time, typically indicating improvement or growth in a particular area.

Examples

• The project is making steady progress, and we expect to finish on time.
• Her progress in learning the new language has been impressive.
• The country's economic progress was reflected in its rising GDP.

Synonyms

advancement • development • growth

Antonyms

decline • setback • regression