procession
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn way.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɹəˈsɛʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.
The act of progressing or proceeding.
A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time).
verb
intransitive
To take part in a procession.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.
Used this way, procession is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Formal and ceremonial
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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A march to be played for processions.
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