proceed Definition
- 1to continue doing something that has already been started
- 2to move forward or travel in a particular direction
Using proceed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proceed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The meeting will proceed as planned.
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Please proceed to the gate for boarding.
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The investigation is proceeding slowly.
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He proceeded to tell me about his day.
proceed Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using proceed
let's proceed
let's continue with what we were doing
Example
After a brief interruption, the teacher said, 'Let's proceed.'
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Due to the heavy traffic, we were proceeding at a snail's pace.
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She proceeded with flying colors on her final exams.
Phrases with proceed
to continue doing something, but carefully and with awareness of potential risks or dangers
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He decided to proceed with caution after hearing about the dangerous conditions.
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After finishing her homework, she proceeded to watch TV.
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The proceeds of the charity auction will go towards helping the homeless.
Origins of proceed
from Old French 'proceder', from Latin 'procedere', meaning 'go forward'
Summary: proceed in Brief
The verb 'proceed' [prəˈsiːd] means to continue doing something that has already been started or to move forward in a particular direction. It can be used in various contexts such as meetings, investigations, and conversations. The phrase 'proceed with caution' implies carefulness and awareness of potential risks, while 'proceeds of a sale' refers to the money received from selling something. Idioms like 'let's proceed' and 'proceed at a snail's pace' denote continuing with what was being done and moving very slowly, respectively.
