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Meaning of progressive tense

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

progressive

Pronunciation:/pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.

  2. (grammar) A progressive verb; a verb used the progressive tense and generally conjugated as to end in -ing.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.

  2. Gradually advancing in extent; increasing.

  3. Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods.

    Example: a progressive politician

  4. Liberal.