progresses

nounadvancement, gain
verbmove forward
verbimprove, advance

Synonyms for progresses

noun advancement, gain

Antonyms for progresses

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "a going on, action of walking forward," from Old French progres (Modern French progrès), from Latin progressus "a going forward," from past participle of progredi (see progression).

In early use in English especially "a state journey by royalty." Figurative sense of "growth, development, advancement to higher stages" is from c.1600. To be in progress "underway" is attested by 1849. Progress report attested by 1865.

Example Sentences forprogresses

"I declare, our Bohemianism progresses famously," said she, half tartly.

The disease often progresses slowly, and may last for years.

It progresses peacefully if it can, but forcibly if it must.

It was often customary for the kings on their progresses to give pittances of 4d.

I watch my little romance daily, and will let you hear further as it progresses.

It progresses very slowly from 666 per cent., and at 80 per cent.

But the conception of rights, as we have seen, changes and progresses.

You know how one of these conversations grows, expands and progresses.

Commerce rejoices in, and progresses by, a common measure of Values.

My Suite progresses slowly; but it seems likely to be successful.