Progress Definition & Meaning
progress
- noun
- gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"
- the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
- a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops"
- verb
- develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"
- form or accumulate steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"
"Progress" in song lyrics
See how progress is used in real songs:
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"Release the stress with the progress"
9th Prince — Hood Guerillas -
"Classic hip-hop bombage dirty with style progress"
Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous -
"I'm about Puerto Rican women who make progress"
Arsonists — We Be About
Words that rhyme with progress
Usage tips for "progress"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "progress" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for progress to find words that pair well.