proceeded
word · lemma: proceed
Definition
Did something after a particular action or event; to continue with or move on to the next step.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral; frequently used in written and official contexts. Always follows an action or pause; 'proceeded to' is often used to describe moving to the next activity. Do not confuse with 'preceded' (which means 'came before').
Spanish: prosiguió - continuó - procedióPortuguese (BR): prosseguiu - continuou - procedeuPortuguese (PT): prosseguiu - continuou - procedeuChinese (Simplified): 继续 - 接着做Chinese (Traditional): 繼續 - 接著做Hindi: आगे बढ़ा - जारी रखाArabic: تابَعَ - استمرَّBengali: আগালেন - এগিয়ে গেলেন - চললেনRussian: приступил - продолжил - двинулсяJapanese: 進んだ - 続けたVietnamese: tiếp tục - tiến hànhKorean: 진행했다 - 계속했다Turkish: devam etti - ilerlediUrdu: آگے بڑھا - جاری رکھاIndonesian: melanjutkan - berjalan
Example Sentences
She proceeded to open the door.
basic
After the break, the teacher proceeded with the lesson.
basic
After everyone calmed down, she proceeded to explain what happened.
natural
I proceeded as planned, even though I felt nervous.
natural
The meeting proceeded without any further interruptions.
natural
He proceeded down the hall quietly.
basic