go on
To keep doing something, to happen somewhere, or to tell someone to continue.
Meanings
To continue doing something or to proceed.
"Go on — I'm listening. What happened next?"
To happen or take place, especially over a period of time.
"What's going on? Why is everyone shouting?"
To talk at length, often too much.
"He went on about the same topic for nearly an hour."
Used to encourage someone to do something, or to express mild disbelief (British English exclamation).
"'Go on, have another piece of cake — you deserve it.'"
One of the most frequent phrasal verbs in English. Key senses: (1) to continue; (2) to happen; (3) to speak further; (4) an exclamation urging someone to proceed or expressing disbelief. British English uses 'go on!' as a light-hearted expression of disbelief or encouragement. Extremely important for ESL learners to master.
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