went on
Didn't stop there
Went on is the past tense of go on, carrying its range of meanings.
Something that went on happened or took place: What went on at the meeting?
To say someone went on about something means they talked at length, often tediously: She went on and on about her vacation.
Went on also means continued: The party went on until dawn.
When someone went on to do something, they proceeded to a next step: He went on to become a doctor.
Moved toward completion
- proceededWent on, moved forward
- resumedStarted again after stopping
- kept upMaintained pace or level
- maintainedKept in condition
extended · advanced · lasted · endured · persisted · sustained · prolonged · prevailed
Came into being
- took placeCame to pass
- transpiredCame to pass
- unfoldedOpened from folds
- ensuedHappened afterward
arose · developed · materialized · emerged · came about · passed · befell · played out
Communicated verbally
- rambledSpoke aimlessly, at length
- chatteredTalked quickly, trivially
- prattledTalked idly at length
- babbledSpoke rapidly, incoherently
droned · lectured · monologued · expounded · ranted · vented · held forth · sounded off
Put into action
- powered upMade operational with electricity
- lit upMade bright or elated
- illuminatedMade visible by light
- booted upInitialized a computer
Arranged for effect
- presentedFormally gave or showed
- appearedBecame visible or present
- actedPlayed a part
- playedEngaged in recreation
debuted · premiered · opened · headlined · entertained · took the stage · stepped out
progressed
Moved toward completion
maintained · extended · advanced · lasted · endured · persisted · sustained · prolonged · prevailed · survived
happened
Came into being
- took placeCame to pass
- transpiredCame to pass
- unfoldedOpened from folds
ensued · arose · developed · materialized · emerged · came about · passed · befell · played out · came to pass
talked
Communicated verbally
babbled · droned · lectured · monologued · expounded · ranted · vented · held forth · sounded off · blathered
started
Put into action
- powered upMade operational with electricity
- lit upMade bright or elated
- illuminatedMade visible by light
staged
Arranged for effect
played · debuted · premiered · opened · headlined · entertained · took the stage · stepped out
went onstayed
Continued being present
remained · stopped · stayed put · held back · waited
went onwent off
Activated or exploded
turned off · shut off · switched off · powered down · went dark
on, gone, continue, go on, went, ongoing, undergo, forego, begone