proceed
UK/prə'siːd/US/prәu'si:d/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To begin or continue a course of action; to go on
继续进行；着手做
v.
To move forward, especially after stopping
前进，向前走
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (forward) + ceed (go) = "go forward, keep going." The most literal ced word. Note the spelling: proceed is one of only three -CEED verbs, but its noun cousins switch to -CED- (procedure) or -CESS- (process, procession).
Root ced still carries 90 more wordsUsage Guide
Spelling trap, not pronunciation: proceed (verb, double-e) vs procedure / process (noun, no double-e). Only THREE verbs end in -ceed: proceed, exceed, succeed — everything else in this family is -cede or cess. Common phrases: proceed with, proceed to do, proceed against (sue).
Example Sentences
- 1.
After a short pause, the speaker proceeded with her talk.
- 2.
Please proceed to gate 12 for boarding.
- 3.
We will proceed with the plan as agreed.