proceed

/pɹəˈsiːd/
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Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

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verb

1. To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

"To proceed on a journey."

2. To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another.

"To proceed with a story or argument."

3. To come from; to have as its source or origin.

"Light proceeds from the sun."

4. To go on in an orderly or regulated manner; to begin and carry on a series of acts or measures; to act methodically

5. To be transacted; to take place; to occur.

6. (of a rule) To be applicable or effective; to be valid.

7. To begin and carry on a legal process.

8. To take an academic degree.

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