headway (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛd.weɪ/

Definition

Progress, especially in a difficult or complex situation.

Examples

• We're not making much headway with the negotiations.

• The rescue team made slow headway through the dense jungle.

• Scientists are making significant headway in the fight against cancer.

How to Use headway

make headway (collocation)

To make progress or advance. — "We are finally making headway on the construction project."

not make headway (collocation)

To fail to make progress or advance. — "The negotiations are not making headway because of the political deadlock."

Synonyms of headway

Words with a similar meaning to headway:

• progress
• advancement
• development
• gain

Antonyms of headway

Words with the opposite meaning to headway:

• setback
• hindrance
• regression

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