The progress
Example: The progress becomes clear after several weeks of effort
Definition
"The progress" refers to the forward movement or development toward a specific goal or improvement, often measured over time. It indicates the gradual advancement or positive change observed, as in the example phrase, where progress becomes clear after several weeks of effort.
Etymology
The phrase "the progress" originates from the Latin word 'progressus,' meaning 'a going forward.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, combining 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'gressus' meaning 'step.' Did you know? The word 'progress' was once controversial because some feared it implied change that might disturb the social order.
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"The progress" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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