Past tense for to proceed or continue with an activity, or in a given state
“The show must go on. Inside my heart is breaking, my makeup may be flaking, but my smile still stays on.”
Past tense for to persevere despite challenges or difficulty
“I can't go on doing whatever it is they think I should be doing while I wait to hear from him, from anyone.”
Past tense for to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) conversation
“I will just say briefly that I could go on for hours about what we accomplish. I don't think you have the time to hear all the wonderful things we do.”
Past tense for to take place or happen
“She had felt so bad for so long that it was difficult for her to enjoy all the fun things that go on during the holidays.”
Past tense for to behave in a certain way
“The way you go on when you don't drink, I can't imagine what you'd be like if you did.”
Past tense for to last or endure in a particular condition or state
Past tense for to continue on a course of action
Past tense for to continue an activity or task
Past tense for to talk constantly or incessantly
Past tense for to move or proceed further along a path or course
Past tense for to continue to bring up as a point of contention
Past tense for to talk in a loud, angry and aggressive way
Past tense for to make a continuation bet
Past tense for to complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner
(of time) Past tense for to pass or elapse, especially slowly or ponderously
Past tense for to say as a further remark
Past tense for to behave or comport oneself in a given way
Past tense for to last or cause to last longer than expected
Past tense for to talk lengthily, assertively, or tediously about a subject
Past tense for to present or depict performatively
Past tense for to move or proceed very slowly
Past tense for to speak or write about with great enthusiasm or admiration
Past tense for to enter or make an appearance
Past tense for to live, especially under adverse conditions
Past tense for to get up on (a horse, vehicle, platform, etc.)
Past tense for to begin again or continue after a pause or interruption
Past tense for to greatly emphasize a point or issue
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