Go on — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Go on

Go on (verb)

  1. to continue on or as if on a journey
  2. to travel ahead
  3. to keep on, continue

Go on (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take place

    "what in the world is going on in there?"

    similar: be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down, come off, cook, do, go down (slang), hap, happen, occur, pass, transpire, come to pass
    related: break, develop, rise, shape (up), arise, come up, crop (up), materialize, spring (up), intervene, fall out, follow, result, turn out, go off, proceed

  2. to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point

    "my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains"

    similar: blather (on), maunder, ramble, rattle, run on, run one's mouth
    related: deviate, digress, stray, wander, sidetrack, blab, blabber, blither, bumble, burble, chat, chatter, drivel, drool, gab, gabble, gibber, jabber, patter, prate, prattle, waffle

Related Entry: Attack (noun)

Attack is a different word from Go on. The synonyms below are for attack, not for go on.

  1. the act or action of setting upon with force or violence

    "The USS Constitution was nicknamed Old Ironsides after its oaken hull successfully withstood a British attack"

    similar: aggression, assault, attempt, blitz, blitzkrieg, charge, coup de main, descent, offense, offensive, onset, onslaught, raid, rush, strike
    related: ambuscade, ambush, counteraggression, counterassault, counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike, sally, sortie, envelopment, flanking, breakthrough, foray, incursion, invasion, pillage, ravage, sack, air raid, bombardment, bombing, siege, storm, barrage, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, volley, whammy
    near: defense, defensive, guard, shield, opposition, resistance, protection, security, shelter

  2. a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder

    "malaria is characterized by periodic attacks of chills and fever"

    similar: access, bout, case, fit, seizure, siege, spell, turn
    related: recurrence, relapse, brainstorm, convulsion, eclampsia, pang, paroxysm, spasm, throe, agitation, frenzy, breakdown, collapse, prostration
    near: arrest, relief, remission

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Go on

The most common words with a similar meaning to Go on:

Slang: go down
be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down, come off, cook, do, hap, happen, occur, pass, transpire, blather (on), maunder, ramble, rattle, run on, come to pass, run one's mouth

Related Words for Go on

break, develop, rise, shape (up), arise, come up, crop (up), materialize, spring (up), intervene, fall out, follow, result, turn out, go off, proceed, deviate, digress, stray, wander, sidetrack, blab, blabber, blither, bumble, burble, chat, chatter, drivel, drool

Word Forms of Go on

Inflections: went on, gone on, going on, goes on

Origin & Etymology of Go on

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Go on

go on at, go on hiatus, go on one's merry way, go on public assistance, go on the stage, to go on, the show must go on

Frequently Asked Questions about Go on

What does "Go on" mean?

"Go on" means to continue on or as if on a journey. As a verb, it is defined as: to continue on or as if on a journey. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Go on"?

Other words for "Go on" include be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down and come off. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Go on" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Go on"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Go on". Common alternatives include be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down, come off, cook and do.

How do you use "Go on" in a sentence?

Examples of "Go on" in a sentence: "what in the world is going on in there?"; "my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains".

Is "Go on" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Go on" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Go on"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Go on" meaning "to take place"?

When "Go on" (verb) means to take place, synonyms include be, befall, betide, chance, come and come about.

What is another word for "Go on" meaning "to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point"?

When "Go on" (verb) means to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point, synonyms include blather (on), maunder, ramble, rattle, run on and run one's mouth.