Synonyms of progress

Noun


1. advancement, progress, development

usage: gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"

2. progress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion, motion, movement, move

usage: the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

3. progress, progression, advance, change of location, travel

usage: a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops"

Verb


1. progress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up, develop

usage: develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"

2. advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on, travel, go, move, locomote

usage: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"

3. build up, work up, build, progress, develop

usage: form or accumulate steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"

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Definition and meaning of progress (Dictionary)