progressive
/prəˈɡresɪv/adjective
उच्चारण प्रग्रेसिव
प्रगतिशील, नए विचारों का समर्थक
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in favour of new ideas, modern methods and change
प्रगतिशील, नए विचारों का समर्थक
- a progressive school that abolished homework
- progressive views on the education of girls
- The city elected a progressive mayor who promised new parks.
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- Our school has a progressive approach to learning through projects.
- Progressive parents encouraged their daughters to go to college.
Synonyms forward-looking liberal reformist
Opposite conservative reactionary traditional
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happening or developing steadily
क्रमिक, धीरे-धीरे बढ़ने वाला
- a progressive decline in the number of tigers
- progressive loss of hearing
- Doctors noted a progressive improvement in her health.
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- The progressive rise in the river level worried the villagers.
- He suffers from a progressive illness that needs regular care.
Synonyms gradual increasing continuing
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grammar
(of a verb form) showing an action that is continuing; continuous
(grammar में) progressive या continuous (tense)
- 'Is reading' is the present progressive form.
- 'They were waiting' is an example of the past progressive.
- In 'We are leaving', the verb is in the present progressive.
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- The progressive form is often used for temporary actions.
- The past progressive is used in 'I was sleeping when you called'.
Synonyms continuous
Opposite simple
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economics
(of tax) taking a higher percentage from people with higher incomes
(कर) आय बढ़ने पर अधिक दर से लगने वाला, प्रगतिशील
- Income tax in India is progressive.
- A progressive tax system asks richer citizens to pay a larger share.
- Some countries have a progressive tax on wealth.
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- Under a progressive system, high earners pay more tax.
- Economists debate whether a progressive tax is fair.
Opposite regressive flat
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a person who supports new ideas and social change
प्रगतिशील व्यक्ति
- The reform was welcomed by progressives and opposed by traditionalists.
- Radhika was one of the progressives who demanded education for every girl.
- The progressives in the party wanted bold reforms.
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- He was a progressive who believed in equal pay for everyone.
- Progressives and conservatives argued over the new curriculum.
Synonyms reformer liberal radical
Opposite conservative reactionary
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
progressive (ideas, policy, person)
Describes someone who supports modern ideas and social reform, or a policy that moves things forward. It is usually positive.
यह उस व्यक्ति या नीति का वर्णन करता है जो आधुनिक विचारों और सामाजिक सुधार का समर्थन करती है; प्रायः सकारात्मक अर्थ में।
- Our principal is a progressive man who encourages girls to study science.
- The state passed a progressive education law.
progressive (gradual)
In the sense of happening step by step, it usually describes a disease, change or improvement.
चरणबद्ध रूप से होने वाले परिवर्तन के अर्थ में यह प्रायः रोग, बदलाव या सुधार का वर्णन करता है।
- Her eyesight shows a progressive decline.
- There has been a progressive rise in prices.
progressive tense / aspect
In grammar, the progressive (continuous) form shows an action in progress: is eating, was reading, will be working.
व्याकरण में progressive (continuous) रूप चल रही क्रिया दर्शाता है: is eating, was reading, will be working।
- 'She is writing' is in the present progressive.
progressive tax
A progressive tax takes a larger share from those who earn more. The opposite is a regressive tax.
Progressive tax अधिक कमाने वालों से अधिक हिस्सा लेता है; इसका विपरीत regressive tax है।
- Income tax in India is progressive.
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progressive + noun
thinkingpolicyreformtaxmovementoutlook
- The leader is known for his progressive outlook.
adverb + progressive
increasinglyhighlypoliticallysociallygenuinely
- Kerala is regarded as a socially progressive state.
progressive + disease/change
declineillnessweaknessimprovementlossincrease
- Doctors noted a progressive loss of hearing.
grammar terms
present progressivepast progressivefuture progressiveprogressive form
- 'They were playing' is an example of the past progressive.
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- The school adopted a progressive method of teaching through activities.
विद्यालय ने गतिविधियों के माध्यम से पढ़ाने की प्रगतिशील पद्धति अपनाई।
- The disease is progressive and needs early treatment.
यह रोग उत्तरोत्तर बढ़ने वाला है और इसका शीघ्र उपचार आवश्यक है।
- Radhika's grandfather was progressive enough to send his daughters to college.
राधिका के दादाजी इतने प्रगतिशील थे कि उन्होंने अपनी बेटियों को कॉलेज भेजा।
- A progressive tax system helps reduce inequality.
प्रगतिशील कर-व्यवस्था असमानता घटाने में सहायक होती है।
- Use the present progressive for actions happening right now.
इस समय हो रही क्रियाओं के लिए present progressive का प्रयोग कीजिए।
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✗ I am knowing his brother very well.
✓ I know his brother very well.
'Know' is a stative verb and is not normally used in the progressive form.
'Know' stative verb है और सामान्यतः progressive रूप में प्रयुक्त नहीं होती।
✗ The country has made a progressive in science.
✓ The country has made progress in science.
'Progressive' is an adjective; the noun needed after 'made' is 'progress', which is uncountable.
'Progressive' adjective है; 'made' के बाद noun 'progress' चाहिए, जो uncountable है।
✗ She is a progress woman.
✓ She is a progressive woman.
An adjective is required before 'woman'; 'progress' is a noun or verb.
'Woman' से पहले adjective चाहिए; 'progress' noun या verb है।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
forward-looking liberal reformist gradual increasing continuing continuous reformer radical
Antonyms
conservative reactionary traditional sudden static simple regressive flat
AaSpelling
pro·gres·sive
§Grammar and usage
Progressive tense is another name for continuous tense.
Progressive tense continuous tense का दूसरा नाम है।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Economics: progressive tax versus regressive tax.
अर्थशास्त्र में progressive tax और regressive tax की जोड़ी है।