proceed vs precede
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.
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.