proceed

/prəˈsiːd/

to continue or go forward

The meeting will proceed after a short break.

The meeting will continue after a short break.

general

to continue or go forward with an action or process

Please proceed with the instructions carefully.

Follow the instructions carefully.

The project will proceed as planned.

The project will continue as planned.

Often used in formal or official contexts.

general

to move or travel in a particular direction

The car proceeded down the road.

The car moved down the road.

Less common usage.

Collocations

proceed withto start or continue doing somethingproceed toto go to a place or start doing something

to be careful or cautious while continuing

'Proceed' is often used in formal contexts, while 'continue' is more common in everyday speech.

Use 'proceed' when giving formal instructions or directions.

From Middle English 'proceden', from Old French 'proceder', from Latin 'procedere' meaning 'to go forward'.

Often used in formal or official contexts, such as legal or business settings. Can also be used in everyday language to mean continuing an action.

pro-

forward

prefix

-ceed

to go

root

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