What is the difference between Progressive Enhancement and Graceful Degradation?

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I'm confused on what the difference is between Progressive Enhancement and Graceful Degradation. To me they seem like the same thing.

Can you please explain to me the differences between the two and in which situation I would use one over the other?

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