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go on

verb

To continue in extent.
"The meeting seemed to go on forever."
Similar: endure
To continue an action.
"He went on walking even when the policeman told him to stop."
Similar: advance, carry on, forthgo, proceed, resume
To proceed.
"He went on to win a gold medal."
Similar: carry on, continue

Synonymsadvance, carry on, forthgo, proceed, resume, blather

interjection

Expressing that the speaker can continue speaking without interruption from the listener.
Expressing surprise, disbelief or incredulity.
"A: He asked Fiona to marry him."
Similar: fiddlesticks, go on with you, horsefeathers, pull the other one
Expressing encouragement, see come on.
"Go on! You can do it!"
Similar: attaboy, you go, girl

Synonymsattaboy, you go, girl, fiddlesticks, go on with you, horsefeathers, pull the other one

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