progressive

🇺🇸 /prəˈɡresɪv/ 🇬🇧 /prəˈɡresɪv/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
adjective
B2

supporting new ideas and change

The progressive company always adopts new technologies to improve.

C1

gradually changing or developing

There has been a progressive increase in temperatures over the years.

R

a verb form showing ongoing action

In 'I am eating', 'am eating' is a progressive form.

R

tax that increases with income

A progressive tax system means higher earners pay more.

noun
R

a person who supports new ideas and change

As a progressive, she always pushes for social reforms.

translation

adj. supporting new ideas and change; gradually changing or developing; a verb form showing ongoing action; tax that increases with income
n. a person who supports new ideas and change

Word Forms

Plural progressives