📈Headway

noun
/ˈhed.weɪ/

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example Sentences

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

Synonyms

progress, advancement, improvement, development

Antonyms

setback, regression, decline, stagnation

Collocations

make headway, significant headway, slow headway

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