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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:
- Remember that precede has two es in the beginning. This can remind you that it's about an action that comes before (pre) something else.
- Precede has the word pre in it, hinting at something that happens beforehand.
- Think of proceed starting with pro like progress, suggesting moving forward or ahead.
- Proceed doesnt have any extra e's at the start, which can symbolize moving in a straight, forward direction.
- If something precedes, it happens earlier; if you proceed, you're carrying on with action.
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