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What is the opposite of go?

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Verb
Opposite of to advance or proceed physically
“Just stay here until I return.”
Verb
Opposite of to depart or leave
“At what will you come?”
Verb
(of an an action or process) Opposite of to start or to begin
“Once you finish watching this episode, please commence with your homework.”
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Opposite of to be positioned over or along a certain course or in a certain direction
“The railings will end at the end of this corner, so proceed carefully thereafter.”
Verb
(stop) Opposite of to proceed or turn out in a specified or successful way
“The show would stop abruptly and perplex the entire audience.”
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(fail) Opposite of to proceed or turn out in a specified or successful way
“I really did not expect the experiment to fail, but fail it did.”
Verb
(go with) Opposite of to be consistent or in agreement with
“Surveillance footage would contradict Jessie's account of what had happened.”
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(go with) Opposite of to be harmonious, complementary, or matching (with something or someone)
“He deliberate wore pants in colors that would contrast against his shirt.”
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Opposite of to die or cease living
“Despite a scary encounter with a shark, Tom said he would still live on the edge.”
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Opposite of to draw to a close
“He definitely has potential, so we should persist with him for a little longer.”
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Opposite of to pass into or be in a specified state, especially an undesirable one
“Pickles can remain edible for as long as one to two years past the expiration date if they are properly stored.”
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Opposite of to be dismissed from one's employment
“Unfortunately, only employees in senior positions would remain at the company.”
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Opposite of to deplete, or be depleted, in physical strength or energy
“The doctor would recommend some physical exercises to strengthen the muscles around her knees.”
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Opposite of to elapse or move onward
“Time does not stop for anyone.”
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Opposite of to give way or fall to pieces
“It may be old and rickety, but the bridge will hold.”
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Opposite of to make a noise or sound
“George would press a button to mute the deafening siren.”
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Opposite of to operate or function
“My old computer was slow and would malfunction regularly.”
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Opposite of to be lost or stolen
“Eventually, the stolen paintings would be returned to their rightful owner.”
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(rare, more often phrased as "go through") Opposite of to endure
“Nick would finally relent after being pushed to the limit by his personal trainer.”
Verb
Opposite of to hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
Verb
To put an end to something
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Opposite of to agree or correspond exactly
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Opposite of to bend and give way under pressure or strain
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Opposite of to deplete, or be depleted, in physical strength or energy
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Opposite of to die or cease living
Verb
Opposite of to tolerate, endure or put up with (something)
“On the contrary, the federal regulations, and the ethical principles on which they rest, would seem to disallow such behavior.”
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Opposite of to move over or back and forth over
Verb
To move or proceed onward
“The troops will continue to push southwards in the coming weeks.”
Verb
Opposite of to move or proceed, especially at a brisk pace
Verb
Opposite of to draw to a close
“There is still plenty of topics to cover, and the discussion will continue tomorrow.”
Verb
Opposite of to submit to, or to put up with
Noun
Opposite of a phenomenon that is popular for a short period of time
“Zoolander is such a countertrend right now!”
Noun
Opposite of a readiness to engage in (usually challenging) activity
“He has consistently demonstrated apathy and an unwillingness to push himself.”
Noun
Opposite of ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm
Noun
Opposite of the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
Noun
Opposite of an attempt or effort to achieve something
Noun
Opposite of a fashion or fad, current or for a given period
Adjective
Opposite of being in a state of readiness
“We are unprepared to launch the application just yet!”
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