press forward
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forward
Meanings
Continue with something in a determined way
Why “forward”? A project or plan continues towards its next stage.
“The council pressed forward with the new bus plan despite the cost.”
“Even after the first test failed, Ana pressed forward with her research.”
Don't confuse with
Press forward and press ahead both mean continue with determination. Press ahead often stresses a difficulty.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
press ahead
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue with something despite difficulties
go forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue with a plan or proposal
move forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Make progress with something
push forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue trying despite difficulty
take forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Progress or develop a project
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
press down
Same base verb: press
Push firmly downward on something
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