/prəˈsiːd/

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Meaning

To continue or go forward, especially after stopping.

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Word origin

From Latin procedere, meaning to go forward, from pro plus cedere, to go.

Origin
Latin
Root
procedere
English cognates
process, procedure

Grammar

Verb typeregular (proceed, proceeds, proceeded)

Examples

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"Proceed" is a formal way to say go or move forward.

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Here "proceeded" means continued.

?

"How to proceed" asks what the next step should be.

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This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 3: proceed, fee, outfit and 7 more words.