progress progress /prəˈgrɛs, proʊˈgrɛs/

noun

1. () Gradual improvement, growth or development  ( advancement , progress )
   gradual improvement, growth or development
    Advancement of knowledge
   advancement of knowledge
    Great progress in the arts
   great progress in the arts
   
2. () The act of moving forward (as toward a goal)  ( advancement , forward motion , onward motion , advance , procession , progress , progression )
   the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
     The students made significant progress in their studies.
   The students made significant progress in their studies.
   
3. () A movement forward  ( progression , progress , advance )
   a movement forward
    He listened for the progress of the troops
   he listened for the progress of the troops
   

verb

1. () Develop in a positive way  ( get along , shape up , get on , advance , come along , come on , progress )
   develop in a positive way
    He progressed well in school
   He progressed well in school
    My plants are coming along
   My plants are coming along
    Plans are shaping up
   Plans are shaping up
   
2. () Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense  ( pass on , march on , progress , advance , go on , move on )
   move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
    Time marches on
   Time marches on
   
3. Form or accumulate steadily  ( progress , work up , build up , build )
   form or accumulate steadily
    Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly
   Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly
    Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border
   Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border