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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

The event will continue on Sunday, where Lewis Capaldi tops the bill.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Atkins and the courts should continue on this path.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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

There was woodland nearby and they could vanish into it, keeping more or less together, and simply continue on their way.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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