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How to pronounce progress
Say it like this: /ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does progress mean?
nounMovement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.
“Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress.”
Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth.
“Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years.”
An official journey made by a monarch or other high personage; a state journey, a circuit.
“With the king about to go on progress, the trials and executions were deliberately timed.”
verbTo move, go, or proceed forward; to advance.
“Visitors progress through the museum at their own pace.”
To develop.
“Societies progress unevenly.”
To improve; to become better or more complete.
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