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procession

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /prəˈsɛʃən/

KK: /prəˈsɛʃən/

intransitive verb
Definition

To move or march in a group, often in a ceremonial way.


Example

The students will procession down the street during the parade.


Tense Forms

Past: processioned

Past Participle: processioned


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the parade where they procession through the streets?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so colorful and lively!
Sloth A
I loved how everyone came together to procession with such enthusiasm.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really brought the community together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
parade
march
advance
Antonyms
retreat
halt
stop
noun
Definition

A group of people or vehicles moving together in a formal way, often for a special event or ceremony.


Example

The parade featured a colorful procession of floats and performers.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the procession for the festival yesterday?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was amazing to see all the floats and performers!
Sloth A
I loved how colorful the procession was; it really brought the street to life.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Procession → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning forward) and "cedere" (meaning to go or yield). The word describes a group of people going forward in an organized manner, typically in a ceremonial context.

Memory Tip

Think of a group of people 'going forward' ('pro-') in a ceremonial manner — that's what a procession is.

Visually Confused Words
profession
precession
pression
preconcession
progression
recession
cession
retrocession
Is this page helpful?
Absolutely! It felt like everyone was part of something special.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
parade
march
cavalcade
Antonyms
disorder
chaos
halt