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Your reading progress is clear this month.
What does Progress mean?
moving forward toward a goal.
Dictionary definition
Forward movement toward a goal, or to move ahead in learning, skill, or work.
Example sentences
Progress in a sentence
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We made progress after changing our plan.
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Daily progress often comes from small, steady actions.
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What does progress mean?
Progress means moving forward toward a goal.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses progress correctly?
The correct sentence uses progress in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to progress?
Advancement is close in meaning to progress.
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prah · gress · strongest beat: prah
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WordProgress.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningProgress means moving forward toward a goal.
ExampleExample: Your reading progress is clear this month.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- prah · gress
- Strongest beat
- prah
- Ending
- gress
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on prah.
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Synonyms
Words like Progress
advancementUse for moving ahead to a better stage.
improvementUse for becoming better over time.
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Word family
Progress word family
Base word
progress
adjective
progressive
Moving forward step by step.
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Hint for students
moving forward toward a goal.
Common mix-up
Progress is not the same as decline. Progress means moving forward toward a goal.
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Read this model sentence: We made progress after changing our plan. Clue words: made, changing, plan. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows progress without using the word progress. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show progress?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We made progress after changing our plan." Why does progress fit better than decline?
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