progress

progress

verb

Definition of PROGRESS

1

to become mature <generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms>

Synonyms age, develop, grow, grow up, progress, ripen

Related Words mellow, soften; bloom, blossom, burgeon (also bourgeon), flourish, flower; open, unfold; advance, evolve; get along, get on, gray (also grey)

Near Antonyms decay, decline, degenerate, deteriorate, sink, worsen; droop, dry, fade, flag, sag, shrivel, wane, waste (away), weaken, wilt, wither; regress, retrogress, revert; backslide, lapse, return

2

to move forward along a course <our wedding plans are progressing nicely>

Synonyms advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along, get on, go along, go off, march, pace, proceed, progress

Related Words accelerate, fast-forward, speed; approach, near; journey, pass, repair, run, travel, wend; actuate, drive, impel, propel, push; take out

Near Antonyms arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder, hold back, impede, nip, obstruct, slow (down or up), stem; repress, retard, stunt, suppress; delay, interrupt, stall; cramp, hamper, inhibit; cease, let up, pause; regress; wait

Antonyms remain, stand, stay, stop