Definitions and Examples of continue, proceed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To resume or carry on with an action or process that was previously interrupted or stopped.
Example
After taking a short break, he decided to continue working on his project.
To move forward with a plan, action, or process.
Example
The company will proceed with its expansion plans despite the economic downturn.
Key Differences: continue vs proceed
- 1Continue implies resuming an action or process that was previously interrupted or stopped.
- 2Proceed implies moving forward with a plan, action, or process.
Effective Usage of continue, proceed
- 1Instructing: Use continue to instruct someone to resume an action or process that was previously interrupted or stopped.
- 2Planning: Use proceed to indicate moving forward with a plan, action, or process.
- 3Narrating: Use these antonyms in narratives to describe characters' actions and decisions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms continue and proceed convey the idea of moving forward or carrying on with an action or process. Use continue to resume an action or process that was previously interrupted or stopped, and use proceed to indicate moving forward with a plan, action, or process. These antonyms can be used in instructing, planning, and narrating.
