Cool MateContinues vs Proceeds
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Continues
Top 2,000 (common)
Proceeds
Top 3,000 (common)C1noun
Most common: Continues
| Continues | Proceeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kənˈtɪn.juːz//🇺🇸 //kənˈtɪn.juːz// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈprəʊsiːdz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprəʊsiːdz/"]/ |
| Meaning | Keeps going or stays the same over time | Money that is made from selling something. |
| Example | She continues to excel in her studies. | She sold her car and bought a piano with the proceeds. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | C1 |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | continues to grow, continues to improve, continues without interruption, continues for a long time, continues in the same direction | total, gross, net, use, invest, split, benefit something, go to something, on the proceeds, with the proceeds, proceeds from, your share of the proceeds |
| Antonyms | stops, ceases, pauses | losses, expenses, costs |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'continue' which is the base form., Using it in the past tense incorrectly., Omitting the object when needed. | Confused with 'proceed' which means to move forward., Using it incorrectly as an action verb rather than a noun., Mixing up singular and plural forms. |
| Usage notes | Use 'continues' to describe actions or states that are ongoing. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in very informal settings. | Use 'proceeds' in contexts related to business or fundraising. It's not suitable for casual conversations or informal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Continues vs Proceeds
What's the difference between Continues and Proceeds?
Continues: Keeps going or stays the same over time Proceeds: Money that is made from selling something.
Which is more common: Continues and Proceeds?
Continues is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Continues: She continues to excel in her studies. Proceeds: She sold her car and bought a piano with the proceeds.
Can I use Continues and Proceeds interchangeably?
Not always. Continues and Proceeds are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.