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Progress

PRAH-grehs

/ˈprɑːˌɡrɛs/

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progress

Dictionary meaning

Form or accumulate steadily.

Examples

  • I listened for the progress of the troops.
  • Their oratorial skills progressed well in school.

Synonyms: build, work up, build up

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