Phrase guide

plough on

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To continue with a task despite it being menial, difficult, or boring

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We could stop for a coffee, or plough on to the hotel.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

continue moving forward

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: press on, push on

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on

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