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encroach vs go on

go on vs encroach

encroach and go on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encroach No No Yes No
go on No No Yes No
As verbs, go on is a hypernym of encroach; that is, go on is a word with a broader meaning than encroach:
  • encroach: advance beyond the usual limit
  • go on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Other hypernyms of encroach include advance, march on, move on, pass on, progress.
encroach (verb) go on (verb)
advance beyond the usual limit come to pass
impinge or infringe upon continue talking
start running, functioning, or operating
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Difference between encroach and go on

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