Precede vs Proceed
Precede – is a verb and is defined as to happen before something or come before something or somebody in order.
a. His resignation was preceded by weeks of speculation.
b. She preceded me in the job.
To go in front of somebody.a. She preceded him out of the room.
b. She preceded her speech with a vote of thanks to the committee.
Proceed – is a verb and is defined as to continue doing something that has already been started.
a. We are not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.
b. Work is proceeding slowly.
To do something next, after done something else first.a. He outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more detail.
b. In spite of not being hungry, she proceeded for a 3 – course meal.
To move or travel in a particular direction.a. The marchers proceeded slowly along the street.
b. Passengers for London should proceed to gate number 32 for boarding.
Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right word.1. The injured may ____________ immediately to the emergency station.
a. Proceed
b. Precede
View Answer / Hide Answer2. Yawns can ____________ stressful situations.
a. Proceed
b. Precede
View Answer / Hide Answer3. Let’s stop the name – calling and ____________ with the science.
a. Precede
b. Proceed
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Your introduction should immediately ____________ a speaker.
a. Proceed
b. Precede
View Answer / Hide Answer5. They informed me that they would not be able to ____________ with the hire.
a. Precede
b. Proceed
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