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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 forge ahead gain ground get ahead get green light get there get with it go ahead go forth go forward 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

Example Sentences

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It was difficult to see the direction it went — I have strong feelings about Carmy and where he ends up and how his story might continue on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

He declared that holding the gathering "on our homeland's soil confirms our determination to continue on the democratic path".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Some of the crew will remain on the ship, which will continue on to the Netherlands.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

I think that the best thing I can do is sell my rental home and continue on the same path.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The man in the grey suit halts, though he could easily continue on through his colleague’s apparition unimpeded.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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