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انگریزی

progressively

gb/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli/ us/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli/
B2 انگریزی
~ 9500
معانی
0 معانی
adverb B2 property
1

Gradually over a period of time

Slowly and steadily over time, step by step.

استعمال کا انداز: progressively [comparative adjective]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say *"very progressively"* to mean *"very gradually"*, but *progressively* already includes the idea of degree, so adding *very* is usually unnecessary. Another mistake is using *progressively* without a following change word; it is most natural before a comparative adjective (e.g., *progressively more difficult*, *progressively colder*).
ہم معنی الفاظ
gradually (More common and slightly simpler; very close in meaning in most situations.) | steadily (Emphasizes that the change is regular and constant, not just slow.)
متضاد الفاظ
suddenly (Describes change that happens all at once, not slowly over time.)
لفظی تراکیب
progressively worse |progressively better |progressively more difficult |progressively smaller |progressively larger |progressively more expensive
موضوعات
time |change |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • The symptoms became progressively worse over several months.
  • The exercises get progressively more difficult as the course continues.
  • Housing has become progressively more expensive in major cities.
  • The noise increased progressively until it was hard to concentrate.
  • Each version of the software is progressively faster and more stable.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The pain got progressively worse during the day.
  • The test questions became progressively more difficult.
  • Food prices are getting progressively higher every year.
  • Her English is improving progressively with daily practice.
  • The game gets progressively harder after level three.
adverb formal C1 property
2

In a modern, reform-minded way

In a way that follows modern, liberal ideas and tries to change society or an organization to be more fair or open.

استعمال کا انداز: to [govern/think/act] progressively
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this political or social sense with the more common 'gradually' sense. In phrases like *"govern progressively"* or *"think progressively"*, it usually means *"in a modern, reformist way"*, not *"step by step".* Context about politics, society, or values often signals this meaning.
ہم معنی الفاظ
liberally (Often overlaps in political contexts, but can also refer more generally to generosity or open-mindedness.)
متضاد الفاظ
conservatively (Emphasizes keeping traditional systems or values rather than pushing modern reforms.)
لفظی تراکیب
govern progressively |think progressively |act progressively |lead progressively |manage progressively |educate progressively
موضوعات
politics |society |education
مثالیں
  • The party promised to govern progressively on climate and social issues.
  • He tries to manage the company progressively, encouraging flexible hours and remote work.
  • Universities that think progressively are reexamining how they admit and support students.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The new mayor wants to lead the city progressively.
  • Some schools now teach very progressively.
  • The company says it will act progressively on gender equality.
  • Young people often think more progressively about family roles.
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IPA
GB/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli/
US/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
pro - gress - ively (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gress)
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Noun
  • Base: progressively
  • Plural: progressivelies
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
progressivelies noun
Core family
progress noun A2 progressive adjective B2
Related words
progression noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
regress verb C1 regression noun C1 regressive adjective
عبارات

progressively more difficult

1
/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli mˈɔɹ dˈɪfɪkʌlt/
fixed phrase

Becoming harder step by step

Becoming more difficult slowly and step by step.

مثالیں
  • The lessons become progressively more difficult as the course goes on.
  • Each stage of the game is progressively more difficult than the last one.

progressively more expensive

1
/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli mˈɔɹ ɪkspˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase

Becoming more costly over time

Costing more and more money slowly over time.

مثالیں
  • Housing near the city center is progressively more expensive.
  • Tickets get progressively more expensive as the event date approaches.

progressively more severe

1
/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli mˈɔɹ sɪvˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase technical

Becoming more serious over time

Slowly becoming more serious or strong over time.

مثالیں
  • Patients may experience progressively more severe symptoms without treatment.
  • The drought has led to progressively more severe water restrictions.

progressively worse

1
/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli wˈɚs/
fixed phrase

Becoming worse over time

Getting worse slowly and steadily over a period of time.

مثالیں
  • His eyesight has grown progressively worse over the last five years.
  • The traffic is getting progressively worse as more people move to the city.
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