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Precede vs. Proceed
Precede
/prɪˈsiːd/Examples:
Everything he said contradicted the reputation that had preceded him.'the stranger who called at the house the preceding Wednesday.'Medically speaking, it's the state that precedes nephrosis and gangrene.
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Proceed
/prəˈsiːd/Examples:
The work was proceeding apace.'Now, wait a bit, Boffin,' Wegg proceeded, 'there is something more.Mr. Squires proceeded to explain that this hotel was very strict.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Precede has an e before c, just like the word before, because it means to come before.
- Proceed contains the double e, similar to continue or progress, because it means to continue or go forward.
- Remember the p in pre like in prepare, as you often need to prepare by taking preliminary actions first, or preceding steps.
- Proceed starts with pro-, which can also remind you of progress, indicating movement forward.
- Think of precede and prologue, both indicate something comes before the main event.
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