Proceeding
10 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Beginning or continuing a course of action. Moving forward or onward in time or space.
“The construction project is proceeding according to schedule despite the challenging weather conditions.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
Syllables
pro·ceed·ing
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Wordle
Three 'E's and two 'C's; common '-ING' ending
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; good scoring with 'P' and double 'C'
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