Definitions and Examples of continue, proceed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To keep doing something without stopping or pausing.
Example
She decided to continue studying even though it was getting late.
To move forward or carry on with something.
Example
After the safety check, the pilot was given clearance to proceed with takeoff.
Key Differences: continue vs proceed
- 1Continue implies that something is ongoing and will not stop.
- 2Proceed implies that something is moving forward or carrying on with a plan or action.
Effective Usage of continue, proceed
- 1Instructing: Use continue to instruct someone to keep doing something without stopping.
- 2Planning: Use proceed to indicate that a plan or action is moving forward.
- 3Narrating: Use these antonyms in narratives to describe actions and events.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Continue implies ongoing action, while proceed implies moving forward with a plan or action. Use these words to instruct, plan, and narrate actions and events.
