precede vs proceed
Definitions
verb
- come before
- move ahead (of others) in time or space
- furnish with a preface or introduction
- be earlier in time; go back further
- be the predecessor of
Examples
There is already a great deal of precedent since polygamy has been widely practiced throughout history.
The financial managers and economic wizards are happy that Pakistan has achieved a level of macro-economic stabilization, which is spectacular and unprecedented.
He has received several teaching awards, as well as the unprecedented award of being ‘the most quotable professor’ by MathSoc.
Definitions
verb
- continue talking
- continue a certain state, condition, or activity
- follow a procedure or take a course
- move ahead; travel onward in time or space
- follow a certain course
Examples
He looked a bit worried when I sat down at the table and produced a bunch of inhalers, some pills, a bottle of cough syrup and some throat lozenges and proceeded to stuff them all into my mouth…
Choose a white form if you want to add a bit more light to proceedings but, in my humble opinion, speckled purple is the best.
All four men continue to deny any wrongdoing under the criminal and sporting proceedings.
