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The past tense form of 'proceed' is proceeded. Example: He proceeded with caution. (He proceeded with caution.)
Definition of “proceed”
- to continue with a course of action
- to move forward or onward
- to begin or carry on with a legal or formal process
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | proceeded |
| Past Continuous | proceeding |
| Past Perfect | proceeded |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
He proceeded with the plan despite the risks.
Example
We proceeded with caution.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
At that time, they were proceeding with the negotiations.
Example
I wasn't proceeding with the project due to lack of funding.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time they arrived, he had proceeded to the next stage of the process.
Example
She had proceeded with the legal proceedings.
Is proceeded an irregular verb in the past?
No, "proceeded" is not an irregular past tense verb.
