Precede vs Proceed

Quick Tip: Remember: Precede means to come before (precede the meeting). Proceed means to continue or go forward (proceed with the plan).

Precede

verb

to come before something in time, order, or position

Examples:
  • The introduction precedes the main text.
  • Dinner will precede the meeting.
  • A period of calm preceded the storm.

Proceed

verb

to begin or continue a course of action

Examples:
  • Please proceed with your presentation.
  • We will proceed to the next item on the agenda.
  • The investigation will proceed as planned.
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