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Term: proceed

Part of Speech: verb

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: To continue or to move forward, especially after a pause or interruption.

Sample Sentence: After the rain stopped, we proceeded with our picnic.

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Sense 2: To begin or carry on with a course of action or a plan.

Sample Sentence: The meeting will proceed as scheduled.

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Sense 3: To advance or progress in a particular direction or manner.

Sample Sentence: The investigation is proceeding slowly but steadily.

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Sense 4: To move ahead or continue a legal action or a process.

Sample Sentence: The plaintiff decided to proceed with the lawsuit.

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Sense 5: To be derived or obtained from a source.

Sample Sentence: The funds for the project will proceed from the government grant.

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