proceeds Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
   return; yield; takings; take; issue; payoff.
   
   • the average return was about 5%
2. verb continue talking
   carry on; continue; proceed; go on.
   
   • I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice
   • carry on--pretend we are not in the room
3. verb move ahead; travel onward in time or space
   go forward; continue; proceed.
   
   • We proceeded towards Washington
   • She continued in the direction of the hills
   • We are moving ahead in time now
4. verb follow a procedure or take a course
   go; move; proceed.
   
   • We should go farther in this matter
   • She went through a lot of trouble
   • go about the world in a certain manner
   • Messages must go through diplomatic channels
5. verb follow a certain course
   go; proceed.
   
   • The inauguration went well
   • how did your interview go?
6. verb continue a certain state, condition, or activity
   go along; keep; continue; proceed; go on.
   
   • Keep on working!
   • We continued to work into the night
   • Keep smiling
   • We went on working until well past midnight

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