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Definitions

on the go

ADJECTIVE
busy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active unavailable working
STRONG
buried employed engaged engrossed hustling occupied overloaded persevering slaving snowed swamped
WEAK
already taken assiduous at it diligent having a full plate having enough on one's plate having fish to fry having many irons in the fire in a meeting in conference in someone else's possession in the field in the laboratory industrious on assignment on duty tied-up up to one's ears with a customer
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idle
STRONG
inactive unoccupied
WEAK
lazy quiet unbusy unemployed unengaged
ADJECTIVE
industrious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conscientious diligent energetic productive
WEAK
active assiduous ball of fire burning busy dynamic eager grind in full swing intent involved jumping laborious operose perky persevering persistent plugging psyched up on purposeful sedulous spirited steady tireless zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inactive lazy lethargic
WEAK
idle indolent lackadaisical slack unemployed unproductive
ADJECTIVE
spry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agile brisk energetic lithe robust sprightly
WEAK
alert fleet full of pep healthy in full swing nimble prompt quick quick on the draw ready rocking sound spirited supple vigorous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inactive lazy lethargic slow sluggish stiff
WEAK
old unaware unenergetic
ADJECTIVE
tireless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
energetic enthusiastic indefatigable resolute steadfast strenuous unflagging vigorous
WEAK
active ball of fire eager grind hard-working hyper incessant industrious jumping perky persevering untiring unwearied unwearying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic enervated idle inactive lethargic tired unenthusiastic weak weary
WEAK
beat worn-out
ADJECTIVE
unwearied
Synonyms
WEAK
active ball of fire eager energetic enthusiastic grind hard-working hyper incessant indefatigable industrious inexhaustible jumping perky persevering resolute steadfast strenuous unfailing unflagging untiring unwearying vigorous weariless
ADJECTIVE
weariless
Synonyms
WEAK
active ball of fire eager energetic enthusiastic grind hard-working hyper incessant indefatigable industrious inexhaustible jumping perky persevering resolute steadfast strenuous unfailing unflagging untiring unwearied unwearying vigorous

Example Sentences

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The two college dropouts changed the way people use computers, listen to music and communicate on the go, giving rise to lifestyles revolving around smartphone apps.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The Mustang is presented as a car for young couples on the go, optimistically envisioning an America when home and car ownership were a given.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

This slim, zip-up pouch will help contain the chaos while your favorite digital creature is on the go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

It is not the only WhatsApp group chat on the go, as Lucy Bronze revealed last week they still use the one they had at Euro 2022.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025

I felt that as long as I kept on the go, and in the open, I had a good chance.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.