ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PROGRESS
From Latin prōgressus a going forwards, from prōgredī to advance, from pro-1 + gradī to step.
WHAT DOES PROGRESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of progress in the English dictionary
The first definition of progress in the dictionary is movement forwards, esp towards a place or objective. Other definition of progress is satisfactory development, growth, or advance. Progress is also advance towards completion, maturity, or perfection.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PROGRESS
PRESENT
Present
I progress
you progress
he/she/it progresses
we progress
you progress
they progress
Present continuous
I am progressing
you are progressing
he/she/it is progressing
we are progressing
you are progressing
they are progressing
Present perfect
I have progressed
you have progressed
he/she/it has progressed
we have progressed
you have progressed
they have progressed
Present perfect continuous
I have been progressing
you have been progressing
he/she/it has been progressing
we have been progressing
you have been progressing
they have been progressing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I progressed
you progressed
he/she/it progressed
we progressed
you progressed
they progressed
Past continuous
I was progressing
you were progressing
he/she/it was progressing
we were progressing
you were progressing
they were progressing
Past perfect
I had progressed
you had progressed
he/she/it had progressed
we had progressed
you had progressed
they had progressed
Past perfect continuous
I had been progressing
you had been progressing
he/she/it had been progressing
we had been progressing
you had been progressing
they had been progressing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will progress
you will progress
he/she/it will progress
we will progress
you will progress
they will progress
Future continuous
I will be progressing
you will be progressing
he/she/it will be progressing
we will be progressing
you will be progressing
they will be progressing
Future perfect
I will have progressed
you will have progressed
he/she/it will have progressed
we will have progressed
you will have progressed
they will have progressed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been progressing
you will have been progressing
he/she/it will have been progressing
we will have been progressing
you will have been progressing
they will have been progressing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would progress
you would progress
he/she/it would progress
we would progress
you would progress
they would progress
Conditional continuous
I would be progressing
you would be progressing
he/she/it would be progressing
we would be progressing
you would be progressing
they would be progressing
Conditional perfect
I would have progress
you would have progress
he/she/it would have progress
we would have progress
you would have progress
they would have progress
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been progressing
you would have been progressing
he/she/it would have been progressing
we would have been progressing
you would have been progressing
they would have been progressing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you progress
we let´s progress
you progress
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
progressed
Present Participle
progressing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «PROGRESS»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
progress.
On the other hand, the waging of peace as a science, as an art, is in its infancy. But we can trace its growth, its steady progress, and the time will come when there will be particular individuals designated to assume responsibility for and leadership of this movement.
It would do the world good if every man would compel himself occasionally to be absolutely alone. Most of the world s progress has come out of such loneliness.
My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.
Change doesn't always mean progress, but the status quo isn't always the best result either. It is merely the most convenient.
Throughout the whole vegetable, sensible, and rational world, whatever makes progress towards maturity, as soon as it has passed that point, begins to verge towards decay.
While the United States has largely been missing in action from the diplomatic game, the European Union and Iran have been making progress at developing a formula that would lead to the suspension of Iran's nuclear enrichment program and the start of serious negotiations.
As we have heard, the end of al-Zarqawi is a significant blow to al-Qaida operations in Iraq. It is another clear indication of the progress we are making.
When a man has emerged from slavery, there must be some stage in the progress of his elevation when he takes the rank of mere citizen and ceases to be the special favorite of the laws.
One of the lies that we tell ourselves is that we're making progress; but Huey's chair's empty.
Changes and progress very rarely are gifts from above. They come out of struggles from below.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROGRESS»
Discover the use of
progress in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
progress and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The
Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, ...
The book shows how to remove obstacles to progress, including meaningless tasks and toxic relationships.
Teresa Amabile, Steven Kramer,
2013
2
A Short History of
Progress
Have we learnt the lessons of the past - or will we be next?
3
Pilgrim's
Progress in Modern English
At last - -an unabridged contemporary English translation of Bunyan's enduring classic!
4
Progress: Fact Or Illusion?
Evaluates the foundational idea of progress from many perspectives
Leo Marx, Bruce Mazlish,
1996
5
New
Progress to First Certificate: Self-study Student's Book
This new colour edition has been updated to conform to the revised FCE specifications.
6
The Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Progress Notes Planner
This guide is organized around 31 behaviorally based issues, from employment problems and family conflicts, to financial needs and homelessness, to intimate relationship conflicts and social anxiety.
Arthur E. Jongsma, Jr., David J. Berghuis,
2008
7
The Family Therapy
Progress Notes Planner
The Bestselling treatment planning system for mental health professionals The Family Therapy Progress Notes Planner, Second Edition contains complete prewritten session and patient presentation descriptions for each behavioral problem in ...
David J. Berghuis, Arthur E. Jongsma, Jr.,
2010
8
The Adult Psychotherapy
Progress Notes Planner
The Adult Psychotherapy Progress Notes Planner, Second Edition contains complete prewritten session and patient presentation descriptions for each behavioral problem in The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Third Edition.
Arthur E. Jongsma, Jr., David J. Berghuis,
2004
9
New
Progress to Proficiency Teacher's Book
This examination coursebook, and the cassettes that accompany it, have been completely revised and updated for the December 2002 Proficiency exam specifications.
10
The Child Psychotherapy
Progress Notes Planner
The Child Psychotherapy Progress Notes Planner, Second Edition contains complete prewritten session and patient presentation descriptions for each behavioral problem in The Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Third Edition.
Arthur E. Jongsma, Jr., L. Mark Peterson, William P. McInnis,
2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROGRESS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
progress is used in the context of the following news items.
French climate ambassador concerned over slow progress of draft …
France's top climate ambassador has said she is very concerned at the slow rate of progress on a negotiating text that will form the basis of a ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Progress City comes to life with Farm Progress Show prep
DECATUR – The transformation of Progress City USA to be ready for the Farm Progress Show is fast taking shape. With a little more than a ... «Herald & Review, Jul 15»
Barack Obama says Kenya is at a 'crossroads' between peril and …
"Because of Kenya's progress -- because of your potential -- you can build your future right here, right now," Obama told the crowd of 4,500 ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
Parties continue to make progress towards 'shared vision' of united …
Special Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide (centre) with Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades (left) and the Turkish Cypriot leader ... «UN News Centre, Jul 15»
Shark attack survivor makes progress during lengthy rehab
Four months later, he is making progress to regain the full range of motion in his fingers, wrist and elbow. “It's a little frustrating in how slowly ... «KMBC Kansas City, Jul 15»
Proposed Sheetz could shift off Progress-Linglestown corner
Sheetz officials have "agreed to move off the corner" at Linglestown Road and Progress Avenue, H. Ralph Vartan, president and CEO of the ... «PennLive.com, Jul 15»
San Diego Police Chief To Present Progress On Federal Audit …
Above: San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman talks about a federal investigation of the San Diego Police Department as Mayor Kevin ... «KPBS, Jul 15»
Controversy as Supreme Court gets schools progress report
SEATTLE - The Washington attorney general's office says the state has made so much progress toward fully paying the cost of basic education ... «KING5.com, Jul 15»
Twenty-five years of progress
For the first decade I lived with a disability, I saw minimal progress in making our communities as inclusive, accessible and welcoming as ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
ADA marks 25 years of progress
For the first decade I lived with a disability, I saw minimal progress in making our communities as inclusive, accessible and welcoming as ... «The Hill, Jul 15»