Check and Proceed

Check

Check verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.
Usage example: a tree finally checked the skidding car

Proceed is an antonym for check.

Proceed

Proceed verb - To move forward along a course.
Usage example: you may proceed with your plan

Check is an antonym for proceed.

Nearby Word: proceeding

Common collocations

fire check fire proceed fire
area check area proceed area
time check time proceed time
room check room proceed room
Other words: game, door, video.

Both words in one sentence

  • A Vampyre Story: You have to check under your bed for an item in order to proceed.
  • But Thou Must! In don't take it personally babe, it just ain't your story, at certain instances, you must check your students' online postings before you are allowed to proceed.
  • Grand Hotel takes place over about 48 hours, or two days and nights at the hotel, as all the characters in the Ensemble Cast check in and proceed to go through major life-changing events.
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