Synonyms for

Progressing

Verb / prʌˈgresɪŋ / Another word for progressing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving forward or advancing towards a goal.

Synonyms & similar words

geton goon progress regress recede moveon marchon buildup shapeup getalong comeon passon workup advance comealong build advancing developing evolving growing improving proceeding thriving flourishing maturing expanding blooming developing

Synonyms by register

Formal

advancing developing proceeding evolving

Informal

moving along getting there coming along chugging along

Literary

waxing burgeoning flourishing

Antonyms

regressing declining deteriorating receding reversing stagnating

Common collocations

  • progressing well
  • progressing rapidly
  • progressing slowly
  • progressing steadily
  • progressing through
  • progressing to the next
  • progressing towards

Word family

noun progress
verb progress
adjective progressive
adverb progressively

Usage note

Often used to describe development or movement towards a goal. Be mindful of the context; 'progressing' implies forward movement, while its antonyms suggest backward or downward movement.

Example sentences

  1. She is progressing well in her dance class.
  2. He is progressing in his career.
  3. The company is progressing towards its revenue goals.
  4. The student is progressing towards achieving good grades.
  5. The athlete is progressing towards his fitness goals.

Quotes

  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. - Marlon Wayans
  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. - Lao Tzu

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