progress

UK/'prəʊgres; prə'ɡres/US/'prәugres/

NGSL 2kTOEFLB1

Definitions

Forward movement toward a goal or a better state; development.

进步，进展；前进。

To move forward or develop over time.

前进；进展，发展。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

pro-forward, for, before

gressto step, walk, go

=progress

pro- (forward) + gress (to step) = to step forward. The literal image of walking ahead became the abstract idea of advancing toward something better — whether a project, a society, or a skill.

Root gress still carries 64 more words

Usage Guide

Stress shifts with part of speech: PRO-gress (noun, /ˈprəʊgres/) vs pro-GRESS (verb, /prəˈgres/). As a noun, progress is uncountable — say 'make progress,' never 'a progress' or 'progresses.'

Example Sentences

1.
We've made good progress on the report this week.
2.
The students progress at their own pace through the course.
3.
Negotiations are slowly progressing toward an agreement.

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