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progress vs close in

close in vs progress

progress is a noun but close in is not a noun.

progress and close in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
progress Yes No Yes No
close in No No Yes No
As verbs, close in is a hyponym of progress; that is, close in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than progress:
  • progress: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • close in: advance or converge on
Other hyponyms of progress include forge, penetrate, creep up, sneak up, encroach, impinge, infringe, plough on, press on, push on, string, string along, overhaul, overtake, pass, draw in, edge, inch, rachet up, ratchet, ratchet down, elapse, glide by, go along, go by, lapse, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by.
progress (noun) close in (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
gradual improvement or growth or development
a movement forward
progress (verb) close in (verb)
develop in a positive way surround completely
form or accumulate steadily advance or converge on
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Difference between progress and close in

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