progressively
gb/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli/ us/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli/
B2
Anh
~ 9500
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
B2
property
1
Gradually over a period of time
Slowly and steadily over time, step by step.
Mẫu sử dụng:
progressively [comparative adjective]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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*).
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
suddenly (Describes change that happens all at once, not slowly over time.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
progressively worse
|progressively better
|progressively more difficult
|progressively smaller
|progressively larger
|progressively more expensive
Chủ đề
time
|change
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to [govern/think/act] progressively
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
liberally (Often overlaps in political contexts, but can also refer more generally to generosity or open-mindedness.)
Từ trái nghĩa
conservatively (Emphasizes keeping traditional systems or values rather than pushing modern reforms.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
govern progressively
|think progressively
|act progressively
|lead progressively
|manage progressively
|educate progressively
Chủ đề
politics
|society
|education
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
progressively
IPA
GB/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli/
US/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
pro - gress - ively (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gress)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: progressively
- Plural: progressivelies
Họ từ
Forms
progressivelies
noun
Core family
progress
noun A2
progressive
adjective B2
Related words
progression
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
Cách diễn đạt
progressively more difficult
1/pɹɑɡɹˈɛsɪvli mˈɔɹ dˈɪfɪkʌlt/
fixed phrase
Becoming harder step by step
Becoming more difficult slowly and step by step.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- His eyesight has grown progressively worse over the last five years.
- The traffic is getting progressively worse as more people move to the city.