Meaning
- To stop trying to do something because it is difficult.
- To stop resisting or accept that you cannot win.
- To stop doing or using something, often a habit or addiction.
- To let go of or hand over something valuable.
- To lose hope or stop believing something is possible.
Today's Sentences
01
I won’t give up until I win.
Situation
You’ve lost five times already.
Do you wanna stop?
Never!
I won’t give up until I win.
Even if it takes all night?
Yes.
Sleep is the thing I’m willing to give up.
02
I’m going to give up.
Situation
Come on, one more push-up!
No way.
I’m going to give up before my arms fall off.
Don’t quit now, you’ve got this!
Easy for you to say.
You’re not the one about to collapse.
Writer's Note
"Go on" is an intransitive and inseparable phrasal verb. Let’s go over the breakdown and look closely at the various structures of the inseparable type.
- Intransitive - A phrasal verb that needs an object to complete its meaning.
Structure: "Subject + go on (+ -ing verb / phrase)"
Example 1: He went on working despite being tired.
Example 2: If you go on studying, you’ll eventually pass the exam.
Example 3: He went on cleaning the restaurant after everyone had left.
Note: "Go on" doesn’t take a direct object, but it can be followed by an -ing verb or a phrase showing the action being continued. - Inseparable - When an object cannot be placed between the particle and verb.
Structure: "Subject + go on (+ -ing verb)"
Example 1: She just goes on talking, even when no one is listening.
Note: This structure means to continue an action or behavior.
Structure: "Subject + go on"
Example 2: What’s going on here?
Note: This structure means to take place; to happen.
Structure: "Subject + go on (+ for + time expression)"
Example 3: Her speech went on much longer than expected.
Note: Finally, this structure means to last or continue for a period of time.
Related words: To last or continue for a period of time.
