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

But as the day went on, Schlamminger realized there was a problem.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

The mozzarella still went on with a heavy hand.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

ADM went on to plead guilty to conspiring to fix prices and set sales volumes on two products it sold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

It went on to win the prestigious Special Jury Prize.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Their cosmopolitan life of séances, parties, and champagne toasts went on as usual.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock