Definitions and Examples of proceed, advance, continue
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move forward or continue with a course of action.
Example
After the green light turned on, the cars were able to proceed through the intersection.
To move forward in a purposeful way.
Example
The army was able to advance towards the enemy's territory after securing their supply lines.
To keep going without stopping.
Example
He decided to continue working on his project even though it was getting late.
Key Differences: proceed vs advance vs continue
- 1Proceed implies moving forward with a specific course of action.
- 2Advance implies moving forward in a purposeful way.
- 3Continue implies keeping going without stopping.
Effective Usage of proceed, advance, continue
- 1Instructing: Use proceed to instruct someone to move forward with a specific course of action.
- 2Encouraging: Use advance to encourage someone to move forward in a purposeful way.
- 3Informing: Use continue to inform someone to keep going without stopping.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of wait are proceed, advance, and continue. Use proceed to instruct someone to move forward with a specific course of action, advance to encourage someone to move forward in a purposeful way, and continue to inform someone to keep going without stopping.
