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go on vs slip away

slip away vs go on

go on and slip away both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
go on No No Yes No
slip away No No Yes No
As verbs, slip away is a hyponym of go on; that is, slip away is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than go on:
  • go on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • slip away: for time to move forward
Other hyponyms of go on include forge, penetrate, creep up, sneak up, encroach, 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 by.
go on (verb) slip away (verb)
come to pass for time to move forward
continue talking leave furtively and stealthily
start running, functioning, or operating
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Difference between go on and slip away

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