goes on

VERB

continue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conduct endure go ahead happen hold on last occur persist proceed stay take place

WEAK

act advance bear behave carry on come about comport deport execute hang on keep on persevere ramble

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue halt leave stop

Example Sentences

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“We want people to know about what goes on in Mexico,” said Héctor Flores, co-founder of Light of Hope, whose volunteers uncovered a human skull in a Zapopan ravine last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once warned that philosophical problems arise when “language goes on holiday.”

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It then goes on to follow her as she is sent to Europe by her parents to begin a life in exile.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Twice a week, he goes on Zoom to receive training from a Canadian Football League quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The seat belt light goes on and the movie pauses while the captain warns us about turbulence ahead.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan