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
1
In a gradually increasing or developing way.
"The symptoms grew progressively worse over the following weeks."
"The path became progressively steeper as we climbed the hill."
"Prices have risen progressively over the past few seasons."
How to use progressively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStep by step, more and more over time.
Common pairings
progressively worse
progressively more difficult
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more progressively
- Superlative
- most progressively
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Etymology
From "progressive" plus "-ly."
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Rhymes for progressively
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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.
