Precede vs Proceed
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Published January 25, 2023. Updated January 25, 2023.
Precede and proceed may look and sound similar, but they have different meanings and uses. Precede is a verb meaning “to come before.” Proceed, on the other hand, is a verb meaning “to continue forth.”
Here are some definitions and examples to help clarify the meaning of these words.
Precede (verb)
To come before
Examples:
Her reputation precedes her.
The first act of the play precedes the intermission.
In both examples, precede is used as a verb to mean “to come before.”
Proceed (verb)
To continue forth
Examples:
The guide warned us to proceed with caution over the unstable path.
She decided to proceed with earning her degree.
In both examples, proceed is used as a verb to mean “to continue forth.”
Main Points
- Precede is a verb meaning “to come before.”
- Proceed, on the other hand, is a verb meaning “to continue forth.”
- Remember to pay attention to the context of each word, as precede is almost always used to indicate sequences or precedence.