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Precede vs. Proceed vs. Proceeds

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precede
Definition

be earlier in time; go back further

Examples

Stone tools precede bronze tools

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proceed
Definition

continue

Examples

We proceeded towards Washington

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proceeds
Definition

The total amount of money brought in

Examples

The proceeds from the concert will go to charity.