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Phrasal Verb - Going on (phrasal verb)

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To continue doing something or to keep happening.
  2. To progress or develop further.
  3. To start or attend an event or activity, especially one that is already in progress.

Examples​

No.Example
1She went on studying late into the night.
2Despite the rain, we went on with our picnic.
3The speaker went on for hours without pausing.
4Can I go on in the interview, please?
5The accident went on for several hours.
6Let's go on a hike in the forest.
7The party went on until dawn.
8He went on to become a successful businessman.
9Go on, have another slice of cake.
10The investigation went on for months.