[n] gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"; "their research and development gave them an advantage"
[n] the act of moving forward toward a goal
[n] a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops"
[v] develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"
[v] form steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"
[v] move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"
Synonyms
advance, advance, advance, advance, advancement, build, build up, come along, come on, forward motion, get along, get on, go on, march on, move on, onward motion, pass on, progression, progression, shape up, work up