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Can the word " proceeded " be used when describing someone that comes afterwards but not immediately after instead of the word "succeded"??
Exp: President Truman proceeded George Washington.
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In my opinion, no. See: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=proceed
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Can the word " proceeded " be used when describing someone that comes afterwards but not immediately after instead of the word "succeded"??
Exp: President Truman proceeded George Washington.
Precede means to go ahead of; to come before. Washington preceded Truman.

Proceed means to go ahead; to continue. The President proceeded into the hall.
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