Proceeding

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

Definitions of proceeding

noun an event or a series of events

Example Sentences

A1 The proceeding of the meeting was very organized.

A2 The proceeding of the court case lasted for several days.

B1 The proceeding of the investigation is still ongoing.

B2 The legal proceeding against the company was finally settled out of court.

C1 The proceeding of the conference was meticulously planned and executed.

C2 The complex legal proceeding involved multiple parties and took years to resolve.

verb to continue or move forward, especially after a pause or delay

Example Sentences

A1 I am proceeding to the store to buy some milk.

A2 She is proceeding with caution as she enters the dark alley.

B1 The project is proceeding according to schedule.

B2 The investigation is proceeding smoothly, with new leads coming in.

C1 The negotiations are proceeding slowly but steadily towards a resolution.

C2 The legal proceedings are complex and will require a skilled team of lawyers.

Examples of proceeding in a Sentence

formal The legal proceeding is scheduled to begin next week.

informal The proceeding is set to start soon.

slang Let's get this proceeding show on the road!

figurative Despite the setbacks, the project is still proceeding as planned.

Grammatical Forms of proceeding

past tense

proceeded

plural

proceedings

comparative

more proceeding

superlative

most proceeding

present tense

proceed

future tense

will proceed

perfect tense

have proceeded

continuous tense

is proceeding

singular

proceeding

positive degree

proceeding

infinitive

to proceed

gerund

proceeding

participle

proceeding

Origin and Evolution of proceeding

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'proceeding' originates from the Latin word 'procedere', which means 'to go forward' or 'to advance'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'proceeding' has evolved to not only refer to physical movement forward, but also to refer to a series of actions or events that take place in a formal or official context, such as legal proceedings or academic proceedings.