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proceed

Pronunciation: [prəˈsiːd]

Word

Learn how to use proceed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to start doing something after you have stopped or finished something else. It’s like when you finish playing one game and then you start another.

Example

After the instructions were given, we proceeded to start the project.

Example

Even though we were ready, we did not proceed until the next day.

Example

What should we do next after we finish this step? Should we proceed?

Context: “events”

(verb) to go forward in a particular direction or to follow a plan. This is what you do when you are following a route or schedule.

Example

The parade will proceed down Main Street at noon.

Example

The event couldn’t proceed because of the rain.

Example

Will the ceremony still proceed if it starts to rain?

How to pronounce proceed

Pronunciation: [prəˈsiːd]

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