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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went on

When he went on a hiking trip over the summer, his friends split a hotel room, while he slept in his car.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Michael Rice was selected, but went on to come last at the contest in Tel Aviv, Israel.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

All three appeared on the 2013 single No Sleep, and KSI went on to become a hugely successful YouTuber, with a sideline in music.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Ferris Wafle, after William & Mary, went on to be a school superintendent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

I nodded: Jop was party to everything that went on in the house.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom