Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Progress”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Progress
Progress is the singular noun form. Progress is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Gradual improvement or movement forward toward something you want to achieve.
Why is the Plural of Progress “progress”?
The Uncountable Plural Rule for Progress
This noun is uncountable and does not have a plural form.
Plural pattern: uncountable.
How to Remember the Plural of Progress
“progress” is uncountable: it stays the same in singular and plural and takes a singular verb. Use a quantifier like “a piece of progress” when you need to count it.
A common slip-up: The verb 'progress' is stressed on syllable 2 (pro-GRESS), but noun is stressed on syllable 1..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Progress
See progress and progress used in real sentences side by side.
- The team has made good progress on the project. B1
- She made progress in learning English after studying for three months. B1
- Significant progress in medical research requires both funding and collaboration. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Progress
Wrong: He made a progress in his studies this year.
Correct: He made progress in his studies this year.
Progress is uncountable; never use 'a progress' or 'progresses'.
Wrong: The student progresses slowly in mathematics.
Correct: The student is making slow progress in mathematics.
In everyday speech, 'make progress' is more common than 'progress' as a verb.
How to Pronounce Progress and Progress
Noun: PROG-ress (stress first syllable). Verb: pro-GRESS (stress second syllable). Different stress patterns.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Progress
These nouns follow the same uncountable rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Animal flesh that people eat for protein.
Origin and Etymology of Progress
From Latin progressus (forward movement), past participle of progredi.
Cultural note: Progress is often discussed as a measure of development in education, work, and personal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Progress
What is the plural of “progress”?
The plural of “progress” is “progress”.
Is “progress” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as uncountable based on the available plural data.