adv Uncommon

progressively

pruh-GREH-sihv-lee

Progressively (adv) means In a gradually increasing or developing way. Example: “The symptoms grew progressively worse over the following weeks.”

adv

In a gradually increasing or developing way.

"The symptoms grew progressively worse over the following weeks."

How to use progressively

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStep by step, more and more over time.

Common pairings

progressively worse progressively more difficult

more progressively comparative, most progressively superlative

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The symptoms grew _____ worse over the following weeks.

From "progressive" plus "-ly."

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What does “progressively” mean?

The word “progressively” means in a gradually increasing or developing way. In plain terms, step by step, more and more over time.

How do you pronounce “progressively”?

“Progressively” is pronounced pruh-GREH-sihv-lee (/pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪvli/ in IPA).

How do you use “progressively” in a sentence?

Here is “progressively” used in a sentence: “The symptoms grew progressively worse over the following weeks.”

What part of speech is “progressively”?

“Progressively” is an adverb.

Is “progressively” a common word?

“Progressively” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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