Cool MateGoes vs Proceeds
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Goes
Top 1,000 (very common)
Proceeds
Top 3,000 (common)C1noun
Most common: Goes
| Goes | Proceeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɡəʊz//🇺🇸 //ɡoʊz// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈprəʊsiːdz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprəʊsiːdz/"]/ |
| Meaning | moves or travels from one place to another | Money that is made from selling something. |
| Example | Every morning, she goes for a run. | She sold her car and bought a piano with the proceeds. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | C1 |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | goes out, goes on, goes well, goes by, goes home | 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 | stays, remains, halts | losses, expenses, costs |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'went' for past tense., Using 'goes' with plural subjects., Omitting the subject before 'goes' | 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 'goes' for present tense. Usually informal, suitable in conversation and writing. Avoid in very formal situations. | Use 'proceeds' in contexts related to business or fundraising. It's not suitable for casual conversations or informal settings. |
Frequently asked questions: Goes vs Proceeds
What's the difference between Goes and Proceeds?
Goes: moves or travels from one place to another Proceeds: Money that is made from selling something.
Which is more common: Goes and Proceeds?
Goes is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Goes: Every morning, she goes for a run. Proceeds: She sold her car and bought a piano with the proceeds.
Can I use Goes and Proceeds interchangeably?
Not always. Goes 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.