Proceeded: meaning, definitions and examples

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proceeded

 

[ prəˈsiːdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Proceeded refers to the act of moving forward or continuing with an action or process. It implies that something has already begun, and this term often denotes the next steps taken in a sequence.

Synonyms

advanced, continued, moved forward

Examples of usage

  • She proceeded to explain the plan.
  • After the break, the meeting proceeded as scheduled.
  • He proceeded with caution while exploring the old building.

Translations

Translations of the word "proceeded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prosseguiu

🇮🇳 जारी रहा

🇩🇪 fortgefahren

🇮🇩 melanjutkan

🇺🇦 продовжував

🇵🇱 kontynuował

🇯🇵 進んだ

🇫🇷 prolongé

🇪🇸 proseguido

🇹🇷 devam etti

🇰🇷 계속했다

🇸🇦 استمر

🇨🇿 pokračoval

🇸🇰 pokračoval

🇨🇳 继续

🇸🇮 nadaljeval

🇮🇸 haldið áfram

🇰🇿 жалғастырды

🇬🇪 გრძელდებოდა

🇦🇿 davamladı

🇲🇽 proseguido

Etymology

The word 'proceeded' comes from the Latin verb 'procedere', which means 'to go forward'. The prefix 'pro-' means 'forward' or 'in favor of', while 'cedere' means 'to go' or 'to yield'. This combination has led to the formation of 'proceed', which has been used in English since the late 14th century. The evolution of the word can be traced through Middle English as 'proceden', before taking on its current form in Modern English. The term has retained its core meaning throughout the centuries, focusing on the movement or continuation of an action or process, often in a structured or logical manner.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,192, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.