Other Ways to Say Carry On

In English, we often say carry on to mean keep going, continue, or move forward. But there are many other useful ways to say the same thing, depending on how formal or casual the situation is. In this blog post, you will learn simple and natural phrases that can help you speak English more clearly. These words can help you sound more confident and professional in daily conversations.

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What Does Carry On Mean?

The phrase carry on means:

To keep doing something
To not stop
To continue moving or working

Examples:

Please carry on with your homework.
After the break, we will carry on with the class.

Here are some simple phrases and words you can use instead of carry on:

1. Continue

Please continue reading.
They continued their journey after lunch.

2. Keep going

Don’t stop, just keep going!
He kept going even when he was tired.

3. Move on

Let’s move on to the next topic.
She moved on quickly after the loss.

4. Go ahead

You can go ahead with the plan.
Go ahead and start the meeting.

5. Proceed

The teacher said to proceed with the test.
They proceeded to the next level.

6. Push on

Even in the rain, they pushed on.
We must push on with our work.

7. March on

The soldiers marched on through the night.
Life must march on, no matter what.

8. Go on

Please go on, I’m listening.
He went on talking for hours.

9. Stick with it

It’s hard, but stick with it.
She stuck with it till the end.

10. Follow through

If you start, you should follow through.
He always follows through with his plans.

Simple Ways to Say Carry On

Here are some common and easy phrases that also mean carry on:

Phrase	Meaning
Keep going	Continue doing something
Go ahead	Start or continue what you were doing
Move forward	Keep progressing
Keep it up	Continue doing well
Push through	Continue even when it’s hard
Stick with it	Don’t give up, continue
Continue	Do not stop

Funny Ways to Say Carry On

Here are some funny or silly ways to say carry on. Use these with friends to sound fun and friendly:

March like a chicken!
Keep the drama rolling!
Go on like a boss!
Don’t stop the madness!
Continue the chaos!
Keep swimming! (Like Dory from Finding Nemo)
Roll like a potato!

Sad Ways to Say Carry On

Sometimes we feel sad but still have to go on. Here are gentle and sad ways to say carry on:

Keep going, even if it hurts.
Move forward, one step at a time.
Just breathe and keep walking.
Don’t stop, even in pain.
Carry the weight and move on.
Stay strong and continue.
Hold on and keep trying.

Friendly Ways to Say Carry On

Use these phrases with friends, classmates, or family in a kind and caring tone:

You got this, keep going!
Let’s keep moving!
Go ahead, I’m with you!
Keep it up, buddy!
Don’t stop now, you’re doing great!
We’re almost there, let’s continue.

Formal and Informal Ways to Say Carry On

Formal Ways

Use these in school, meetings, or serious talks:

Let us proceed.
Please continue.
We shall move forward.
Kindly carry on.
Proceed with the task.

Informal Ways

Use these with friends, siblings, or in casual talks:

Go on.
Keep doing your thing.
Keep going, no worries.
Just keep at it.
No stopping now!

Professional Ways to Say Carry On

Use these phrases in office, job, or business settings:

Let’s move ahead with the project.
Please proceed as planned.
Continue working on the task.
Carry on with the assignment.
Let’s resume the discussion.
Keep the workflow steady.
Maintain progress.

There are many ways to say carry on in English. You can choose different words based on your mood, situation, or who you are talking to.

Learning new ways to say simple words will make your English more fun, rich, and natural!

Try using these phrases in your daily English practice. Speak with your friends or write sentences using these new words to remember them better!

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