progressn.[L. progressus, from progredi, p. p. progressus, to go forth or forward; pro forward + gradi to step, go: cf. F. progrs. See Grade.]()1. A moving or going forward; a proceeding onward; an advance()2. A journey of state; a circuit; especially, one made by a sovereign through parts of his own dominions.()The king being returned from his progresse. (Evelyn.)v. i.()1. To make progress; to move forward in space; to continue onward in course; to proceed; to advance; to go on; as, railroads are progressing.(Thackeray.)Let me wipe off this honorable dew,
That silverly doth progress on thy checks. (Shak.)They progress in that style in proportion as their pieces are treated with contempt. (Washington.)The war had progressed for some time. (Marshall.)2. To make improvement; to advance.(Bayard.)If man progresses, art must progress too. (Caird.)v. t. To make progress in; to pass through.(Milton.)