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press on

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌprɛs ˈɑn/ · UK /ˌpres ˈɒn/

press on means: To keep moving or working, even when it is difficult.

verb

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To keep moving or working, even when it is difficult.

  • We were tired but pressed on.
  • She pressed on with her work despite the noise.
  • Should we rest or press on toward the summit?

How to use it: press on with something (They pressed on with the repairs despite the rain.); press on toward somewhere (We pressed on toward the village.)

Similar words: keep going, continue, persevere

Opposites: stop, give up

Common phrases: press on, press on with something, press on toward something

Questions about press on

What does press on mean?

To keep moving or working, even when it is difficult.

What is press on in other languages?

Türkçe: devam etmek · Español: seguir adelante · Français: continuer · Deutsch: weitermachen · Italiano: andare avanti · 日本語: 進み続ける

How do you pronounce press on?

In American English /ˌprɛs ˈɑn/; in British English /ˌpres ˈɒn/.

How do you use press on in a sentence?

We were tired but pressed on. She pressed on with her work despite the noise.

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