The -ceed/-cede Rule

There are only three verbs in English that end in -ceed: succeed, proceed, and exceed.

All the other verbs with that sound end in -cede.

Examples:

  • secede
  • intercede
  • concede
  • accede
  • cede
  • precede

Adapted from: Guide to Spelling: Hooked on Phonics (http://www.infoplease.com/cig/grammar-style/follow-rules-spelling-rules.html)

share this