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progression

/pɹʌɡɹˈɛʃʌn/noun3 syllables

Progression means: the act of moving forward (as toward a goal).

Synonyms for progression7

noun, as in the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

progress, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion

noun, as in a movement forward

progress, advance

noun, as in a series with a definite pattern of advance

patterned advance

What does progression mean?3

noun

1

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

2

a movement forward“he listened for the progress of the troops”

3

a series with a definite pattern of advance

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with progression?21

two syllables

session
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Progression in a sentence

  • Could you write down the chord progression for this song?CK
  • Humanity is now affluent due to progression in science and technology.urro
  • Don't let anybody slow down your progression towards your life dreams.LoverofEnglish
  • This chord progression is typical of the Romantic period.mailohilohi
  • This chord progression is typical of the Classical period.mailohilohi
  • This chord progression is typical of Impressionist music.mailohilohi
  • Demo's progression was being reported by the participants through SNS.KarbonKrystal
  • Progression comes at a price. Fear motivated people while hunger kept them moving forward.Waldelfe

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Forms of progression

as a noun

plural
progressions