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"Progress" vs. "proceed": moving forward in language
Lloyd Cooper 30/09/2024, 23:59English.me team member
What is similar?
Both words relate to movement or advancement. They can both describe the act of moving forward in a task or situation.
What is different?
Progress implies gradual development toward a goal, often involving improvement or completion over time. Proceed simply means to begin or continue an action or movement without necessarily implying improvement.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Progress- The project showed significant progress over the last quarter.
- To make progress, we need to focus on the key issues.
- Her progress in learning Spanish has been impressive.
- Let's proceed with the meeting agenda.
- After a brief delay, the train will proceed to the next station.
- Please proceed to the checkout counter.
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