noun
headway
HED-way/ˈhedweɪ/
Forward progress toward a goal.
The rowers make steady headway against the current.
Etymology
Ahead and the nautical sense of way evoke a ship moving forward through water. That physical forward movement supplies the image for progress toward a goal.
In context
sometimes success is finding your own voice and the confidence to use it the Scottish Government has made some headway in this area by introducing their mental health strategy
More examples
- We are finally making headway on the kitchen repairs.
- The researchers make little headway despite months of testing.
- Are you making any headway with your job search?
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