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Progressive Meaning in English

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التعريف

Describes something that is moving forward, improving, or supporting new ideas and change. Can refer to social, political, or gradual changes over time.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used with politics ('progressive policies'), education, or technology. Contrasts with 'conservative'. In grammar, describes continuous verb tenses ('progressive tense'). 'Progressive' can mean favoring reform, or simply gradual change.

جمل نموذجية

She has progressive ideas about education.

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The disease is progressive and gets worse over time.

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A progressive tax system makes richer people pay more.

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My parents are pretty progressive when it comes to technology.

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He's known for his progressive views on social justice.

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English has progressive verb tenses, like 'I am eating.'

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