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progress

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/ˈprɒɡrɛs/ · prog-ress

The process of developing or advancing towards a goal.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of developing or advancing towards a goal.

پیشرفت کا عمل یا عمل جس کے ذریعے کسی مقصد کی طرف ترقی کی جاتی ہے۔

ترقی

taraqqi

Synonyms

advancementimprovementdevelopmentبہتریترقیپیشرفت

Antonyms

regressiondeclinesetbackپیچھے ہٹناتنزلیعارضی رکنا

Common Collocations

  • make progress
  • show progress
  • constant progress

Example Sentences

The team has made significant progress on the project.

ٹیم نے منصوبے پر نمایاں ترقی حاصل کی ہے۔

Team ne mansoobe par numayan taraqqi hasil ki hai.

Progress in technology has changed our lives.

ٹیکنالوجی میں ترقی نے ہماری زندگیوں کو بدل دیا ہے۔

Technology mein taraqqi ne hamari zindagiyon ko badal diya hai.

She is very pleased with the progress she has made in her studies.

وہ اپنی پڑھائی میں کی گئی ترقی سے بہت خوش ہے۔

Woh apni parhai mein ki gayi taraqqi se bohat khush hai.

Easily Confused With

progression:Progress is a general term for advancement, while progression refers to a sequential development.
verbformal

To advance towards a goal or to develop.

کسی مقصد کی طرف بڑھنا یا ترقی کرنا۔

ترقی کرنا

taraqqi karna

Synonyms

advancemove forwarddevelopآگے بڑھنابڑھناترقی کرنا

Antonyms

regressdeclinebacktrackپیچھے ہٹناکمی آناپیچھے جانا

Common Collocations

  • progress rapidly
  • progress steadily
  • progress towards a goal

Example Sentences

We need to progress in our understanding of the issue.

ہمیں مسئلے کی تفہیم میں ترقی کرنی ہوگی۔

Hamen maslay ki tafheem mein taraqqi karni hogi.

The students progressed significantly throughout the semester.

طلباء نے سمسٹر کے دوران نمایاں ترقی کی۔

Talba ne semester ke doran numayan taraqqi ki.

If you practice regularly, you will progress quickly.

اگر آپ باقاعدگی سے مشق کریں تو آپ جلد ترقی کریں گے۔

Agar aap baqaidaagi se mashq karein to aap jald taraqqi karenge.

Easily Confused With

proceed:Progress emphasizes advancement toward a goal while proceed indicates continuing an action.

Word Family

progressive
adjectiveترقی پسند
progression
nounپیشرفت
progressively
adverbترقی کے ساتھ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of progress as a journey where each step leads to a better destination.

Imagine a ladder where each rung represents a step of progress.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو پہچان لو، اور کہاں جا رہے ہو؟ ترقی کی راہ پر، سب مِل کر چلو!

Khud ko pehchan lo, aur kahan ja rahe ho? Taraqqi ki raah par, sab mil kar chalo!

Know yourselves, and where you are going? / On the path of progress, let’s all walk together!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگے بڑھو، مشکلیں آسان ہوں گی۔

Age barho, mushkilain aasaan hon gi.

Move forward; difficulties will become easier.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "progressus" — to go forward

First known use: 14th century

The word 'progress' comes from the Latin 'progressus', which is the past participle of 'progredi', meaning 'to go forth'. It has evolved to denote advancement in various contexts such as personal development, societal changes, and technological evolution.