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progress vs press on

press on vs progress

progress is a noun but press on is not a noun.

progress and press on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
progress Yes No Yes No
press on No No Yes No
As verbs, press on is a hyponym of progress; that is, press on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than progress:
  • progress: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • press on: continue moving forward
Other hyponyms of progress include forge, penetrate, creep up, sneak up, encroach, impinge, infringe, plough on, push on, string, string along, overhaul, overtake, pass, close in, 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) press on (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
gradual improvement or growth or development
a movement forward
progress (verb) press on (verb)
develop in a positive way continue moving forward
form or accumulate steadily
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
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