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move on

/muv ɑn/
/muv ɒn/
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Other forms: moved on; moving on; moves on

Definitions of move on
  1. verb
    move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
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    types:
    forge
    move ahead steadily
    penetrate
    make one's way deeper into or through
    creep up, sneak up
    advance stealthily or unnoticed
    encroach, impinge, infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
    plough on, press on, push on
    continue moving forward
    string, string along
    move or come along
    overhaul, overtake, pass
    travel past
    close in, draw in
    advance or converge on
    edge, inch
    advance slowly, as if by inches
    rachet up, ratchet, ratchet down
    move by degrees in one direction only
    get by
    pass or move in front of
    fell, fly, vanish
    pass away rapidly
    clear, top
    pass by, over, or under without making contact
    type of:
    go, locomote, move, travel
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Pronunciation
US
/muv ɑn/
UK
/muv ɒn/
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