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progress vs ratchet

ratchet vs progress

progress and ratchet both are nouns.

progress and ratchet both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
progress Yes No Yes No
ratchet Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ratchet is a hyponym of progress; that is, ratchet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than progress:
  • progress: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • ratchet: move by degrees in one direction only
progress (noun) ratchet (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
gradual improvement or growth or development
a movement forward
progress (verb) ratchet (verb)
develop in a positive way move by degrees in one direction only
form or accumulate steadily
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Difference between progress and ratchet

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