on and on

Continuing without pause

On and on describes something continuing for a long time, often tediously or without apparent end.

Someone who talks on and on keeps speaking well past the point of interest.

A road that stretches on and on seems to go forever.

The repetition in the phrase itself mimics the relentlessness it describes.

duration

endlessly

Without termination or limit

continuously · indefinitely · eternally · persistently · relentlessly · unendingly · constantly · sustained · prolonged · lasting

persistence

relentlessly

Without stopping or weakening

unwaveringly · steadfastly · determinedly · tenaciously · stubbornly · insistently · indefatigably · resolutely · single-mindedly · driven

tedium

droning

Sustained monotonous sound

tiresome · wearisome · monotonous · dreary · dull · numbing · soporific · mind-numbing · long-winded · verbose

repetition

repeatedly

Many times over

looping · rehashing · reiterating · redundantly · habitually · routinely · mantra · drone · chorus · refrain

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Opposites
duration/continuation

on and onbriefly

In few words

momentarily · fleetingly · for a moment · in passing · quickly

manner of speech/action

on and onconcisely

In few words

succinctly · tersely · in a nutshell · pithily · to the point

cessation

on and onabruptly

Without gradual transition

suddenly · all at once · in short order · to an end

Family

onward, ongoing, onwards, onboard

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G