go on

/ɡˌəʊ ˈɒn/

/ɡˌoʊ ˈɑːn/

[verb] [sentence]

to go on

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: go]

to continue without stopping

synonyms : continue

go along

keep

proceed

antonyms : discontinue

1.1

continue talking

synonyms : carry on

continue

proceed

1.2

to base an opinion or a judgment on something

1.3

to continue or persist in an activity or state, especially in a determined or unyielding manner, despite challenges or difficulties

to come to be or to happen

synonyms : come about

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

synonyms : advance

antonyms : withdraw

to begin to work or continue with an activity or process

synonyms : come on

come up

antonyms : go off

go on

[SENTENCE]

used to urge someone to speak or continue talking

used to express disbelief or surprise

Examples

1. Life goes on.

2. This dictionary goes on the top shelf.

3. The show must go on!

4. My family goes on a vacation once a year.

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