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go forward

VERB
advance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accelerate achieve move up progress promote propel speed storm
STRONG
conquer dispatch drive elevate hasten launch march proceed quicken skyrocket
WEAK
bring forward come forward continue ahead continue on forge ahead gain ground get ahead get green light get there get with it go ahead go forth go great guns go places go to town make headway make the scene move on move onward press on push ahead push on send forward step forward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hinder
STRONG
cease halt hold keep retard stop
WEAK
back down decrease hesitate recede retreat retrogress take back turn withdraw yield
VERB
go ahead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin continue go on
WEAK
advance dash ahead edge forward move on progress shoot ahead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease complete end finish halt stop
WEAK
discontinue
VERB
progress
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance continue keep going proceed
STRONG
dash edge lunge shoot speed travel
WEAK
cover ground forge ahead gain ground get along get on make headway make strides move on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease halt stop
WEAK
back up decline decrease deteriorate retreat retrogress
VERB
step
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dance go down skip stride tiptoe tread walk
STRONG
advance ambulate ascend descend hoof it mince pace prance traipse trip troop
WEAK
go backward go up move backward move forward

Example Sentences

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There’s a world that I’m super interested in, that a lot of the characters from the Netflix shows live in, that I’d love to see go forward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In 2020, Milan Township passed an ordinance that would allow the project to go forward, with Heath’s brother, the township supervisor, abstaining.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

“It’s going to be a healthier, more profitable business as we set that foundation for much more balanced growth as we go forward in China,” Friend said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

She is very aggressive and wants to go forward.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“My name,” said the next child to go forward, “is Veruca Salt.”

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl