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go on vs encroach

encroach vs go on

go on and encroach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
go on No No Yes No
encroach No No Yes No
As verbs, encroach is a hyponym of go on; that is, encroach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than go on:
  • go on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • encroach: advance beyond the usual limit
Other hyponyms of go on include forge, penetrate, creep up, sneak up, impinge, infringe, plough on, press on, push on, string, string along, overhaul, overtake, pass, close in, draw in, edge, inch, rachet up, ratchet, ratchet down, elapse, glide by, go along, go by, lapse, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by.
go on (verb) encroach (verb)
come to pass advance beyond the usual limit
continue talking impinge or infringe upon
start running, functioning, or operating
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Difference between go on and encroach

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