progress

Definitions

Forward or onward movement toward a destination.

Development toward an improved or more advanced condition.

To move forward or advance in a process or task.

Examples

We are making steady progress on the new construction project.

The students have shown significant progress in their language skills this semester.

Technological progress has transformed the way we communicate with each other.

Synonyms

advancement development improvement growth headway evolution betterment

Antonyms

regression decline stagnation setback deterioration retreat stalling