Continue vs Proceed

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Continue

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb

Proceed

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2verb
 ContinueProceed
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //prəˈsiːd//🇺🇸 //prəˈsid//
SignificadoTo keep doing something without stopping.To go forward or continue doing something.
ExemploPlease continue with your presentation after the break.Once the approval is granted, we can proceed with the project.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalverbverb
Colocaçõescontinue doing, continue with, continue on, continue to speak, continue untilproceed with caution, proceed to the next step, proceed according to plan
Antônimosstop, cease, haltstop, halt, cease
Erros comuns'Continue' followed by a noun instead of a gerund (e.g., 'continue the project' instead of 'continue doing the project'), Confusing 'continue' with 'resume' — 'resume' implies starting again after a pause, Using 'continue to' followed by an adjective (incorrect) instead of a verb (correct)Confused with 'proceeding' (the noun form)., Incorrectly using 'to' when 'with' is needed., Using it in passive voice (e.g., 'be proceeded' is incorrect).
Notas de usoUse 'continue' when talking about ongoing actions or processes. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, but can sound too formal in casual conversations. Avoid using in contexts where you're suggesting to start something new.Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in instructions, legal documents, and project management.

Perguntas frequentes: Continue vs Proceed

Qual é a diferença entre Continue e Proceed?

Continue: To keep doing something without stopping. Proceed: To go forward or continue doing something.

Continue e Proceed estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Continue: A2, Proceed: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Continue e Proceed de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Continue e Proceed são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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