proceeds Meaning & Definition
What Does Proceeds Mean?
Proceeds is a plural noun that means the total amount brought in. It is also used to mean the net amount received (as for a check or from an insurance settlement) after deduction of any discount or charges. As a verb, it means to come forth from a source.
Proceeds at a Glance
| Part of speech | plural noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈprō-ˌsēdz/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | yield, issue and return |
| Antonyms | charge, cost and disbursement |
| Plural | only |
Proceeds Definition (Plural Noun)
- the total amount brought in
the proceeds of a sale
- the net amount received (as for a check or from an insurance settlement) after deduction of any discount or charges
Proceeds as a Verb
- to come forth from a source : issue
strange sounds proceeded from the room
- to continue after a pause or interruption
- to go on in an orderly regulated way
- to begin and carry on an action, process, or movement
- to be in the process of being accomplished
the work is proceeding well
- to move along a course : advance
Synonyms of Proceeds
Antonyms of Proceeds
Proceeds in a Sentence
They will donate all proceeds—the entire amount collected in ticket sales—from the show to charity.
They will donate net proceeds—whatever money is left after they pay their expenses—from the show to charity.
To proceed on a journey.
To proceed with a story or argument.
Light proceeds from the sun.
the proceeds of a sale
strange sounds proceeded from the room
the work is proceeding well
estimated that the annual proceeds from an increase in the state sales tax would be enormous
all proceeds from the special promotion will go to charity
you may proceed with your plan
the hikers proceeded along the ridge for several hundred feet
we can proceed with the meeting as soon as everyone has returned from lunch
Word Forms & Grammar
proceeds
pro·ceed·ed
pro·ceed·ing
pro·ceeds
proceed
proceeded
proceeding
proceed (along)
proceed along
proceed (with)
proceed with
proceeds pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Proceeds
Origin of Proceeds
Origin 1: Middle English proceden, from Anglo-French proceder, from Latin procedere, from pro- forward + cedere to go pro-
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First Known Use
1661
14th century
Proceeds Pronunciation
You say proceeds as /ˈprō-ˌsēdz/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (prō).
Common Questions About Proceeds
Is proceeds a plural noun or a verb?
Proceeds is mainly used as a plural noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for proceeds?
Close synonyms of proceeds are yield, issue and return. See the full list of proceeds synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of proceeds?
Antonyms of proceeds include charge, cost, disbursement and expenditures.
What is the plural of proceeds?
The plural of proceeds is only.