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go on vs ratchet

ratchet vs go on

go on is not a noun while ratchet is a noun.

go on and ratchet both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
go on No No Yes No
ratchet Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ratchet is a hyponym of go on; that is, ratchet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than go on:
  • go on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • ratchet: move by degrees in one direction only
go on (noun) ratchet (noun)
mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
go on (verb) ratchet (verb)
come to pass move by degrees in one direction only
continue talking
start running, functioning, or operating
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Difference between go on and ratchet

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