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 she was tired.
To move forward or carry on with an action or process.
Example
After finishing the first task, they could proceed with the next one.
Key Differences: continue vs proceed
- 1Continue implies that an action is ongoing and uninterrupted.
- 2Proceed suggests moving forward with a plan or process.
Effective Usage of continue, proceed
- 1Instructing: Use continue to tell someone to keep doing something without stopping.
- 2Planning: Use proceed to indicate the next step in a process or plan.
- 3Narrating: Use these antonyms in narratives to describe the flow of events.
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Remember this!
The antonyms continue and proceed convey the idea of moving forward or progressing without interruption. Continue implies an ongoing and uninterrupted action, while proceed suggests moving forward with a plan or process. These antonyms can be used in instructing, planning, and narrating.
