What’s a synonym for proceeding?

Synonyms for “proceeding” depend on if it’s being used as the present progressive of the verb “proceed” or a noun meaning “legal action.”

For the verb, synonyms for “proceeding” overlap with synonyms for proceed. A few are:

  • Continuing
  • Advancing
  • Moving forward

As a noun, a few synonyms are:

  • Lawsuit
  • Action
  • Case

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Is it procede or proceed?

“Proceed” is the correct spelling for the verb that means “to carry on with something or go forward.” A few synonyms for proceed are “continue,” “advance,” and “go on.”

“Procede” is not a word. It’s an incorrect spelling of either “proceed” or precede, which means “to come or happen before.”

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What’s the opposite of excited?

The adjective “excited” can mean “enthusiastic or happy” or “agitated.”

The opposite of “excited” meaning “enthusiastic or happy” could be:

  • Unenthusiastic
  • Bored
  • Indifferent
  • Disappointed
  • Discouraged
  • Depressed

The opposite of “excited” meaning “agitated” could be:

  • Serene
  • Relaxed
  • Composed
  • Natural
  • Calm

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What’s a synonym for strong suit?

Synonyms for “strong suit” include:

  • Strength
  • Expertise
  • Specialty
  • Forte
  • Proficiency
  • Knack

Instead of using “strong suit,” you could also choose a synonym for strong when it means “persuasive” and use that adjective to describe what someone is good at (e.g., “She’s a compelling writer” instead of “Writing is her expertise”).

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