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went 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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It went on to say that it "regrets having any employees interact with Epstein in any way".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia received a temporary injunction that enabled him to play in 2025 and went on to become a Heisman Trophy finalist that season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Even knowing what was happening as the campaign went on, I found it difficult not to get sucked into the vortex.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

That match ended in a draw, and South Africa went on to become the first host country to be eliminated in the group stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“You must get a good rest,” I went on.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom