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.”
“The builders pressed ahead despite heavy rain.”
Don't confuse with
Press ahead means continue with something despite difficulties. Press forward means continue determinedly with something.
Press ahead means continue with something despite difficulties. Press on means continue determinedly despite difficulty.
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press forward
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue determinedly with something
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
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 back
Same base verb: press
Push or force something or someone backward
press down
Same base verb: press
Push firmly downward on something
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