Progressive

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

Definitions of progressive

noun a progressive form or construction

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of progressive in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of progressive

past tense

progressed

plural

progressives

comparative

more progressive

superlative

most progressive

present tense

progressing

future tense

will progress

perfect tense

have progressed

continuous tense

is progressing

singular

progressive

positive degree

progressive

infinitive

to progress

gerund

progressing

participle

progressing

Origin and Evolution of progressive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'progressive' originated from the Latin word 'progressivus', which is derived from the verb 'progredi' meaning 'to go forward'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something that favors progress or reform, the word 'progressive' has evolved to also signify a political ideology that advocates for social reform and change towards a more equitable society.