press ahead
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead
Meanings
Continue with something despite difficulties
Why “ahead”? Moving ahead means advancing along the path before others or despite resistance.
“They pressed ahead with the launch after a key speaker cancelled.”
“The builders pressed ahead despite heavy rain.”
Don't confuse with
Press ahead and press forward both mean continue with determination. Press ahead often stresses a difficulty.
Press ahead means continue with something despite difficulties. Press on means continue determinedly despite difficulty.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
press forward
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue with something in a determined way
press on
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue determinedly despite difficulty
forge ahead
Same ahead pattern: progress
Make steady determined progress
get ahead
Same ahead pattern: progress
Make progress in life or career; Do something in advance; Become more successful or advanced than someone else
plough ahead
Same ahead pattern: progress
Continue doing something with determination despite difficulty
push ahead
Same ahead pattern: progress
Continue with a plan despite difficulties
press against
Same base verb: press
Push firmly until something touches a surface
press back
Same base verb: press
Push or force something or someone backward
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