Pronunciation: /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
noun a progressive form or construction
A1 I am learning about progressive verbs in English class.
A2 The progressive form of the verb 'to be' is 'am', 'are', 'is'.
B1 The progressive is used to talk about actions that are happening now.
B2 She is a progressive thinker who is always looking for new ways to improve society.
C1 The company has a progressive approach to employee benefits and work-life balance.
C2 His progressive ideas on environmental sustainability have gained international recognition.
adjective favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters
A1 I like listening to progressive rock music.
A2 She is taking a progressive approach to learning a new language.
B1 The company is known for its progressive policies towards employee benefits.
B2 The new education system aims to be more progressive in its teaching methods.
C1 The government is implementing progressive tax reforms to address income inequality.
C2 The university offers a progressive curriculum that focuses on real-world applications.
formal The company is known for its progressive policies on employee benefits.
informal My friend is a progressive thinker and always open to new ideas.
slang That new restaurant is so progressive, they have the best food in town.
figurative His progressive approach to problem-solving helped him succeed in his career.
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