What is another word for goes on about?

Pronunciation: [ɡə͡ʊz ˌɒn ɐbˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

If you are looking to find alternatives to the phrase "goes on about" that means to speak excessively or at great length, there are several words that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms for "goes on about' include "ramble," "chatter," "babble," "prattle," "drone," "gab," and "yammer." All of these words denote someone speaking for an extended period, often without much focus or purpose. Each of these synonyms can be used in different contexts, depending on the tone and intention of the speaker. The important thing is to use a word that clearly communicates the idea of prolonged, aimless talk.

What are the hypernyms for Goes on about?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for goes on about?

"Going on about" refers to someone who talks excessively about a particular subject or topic, often to the point of annoyance or boredom. The antonym for this phrase is "moves on from." This suggests an individual who is not fixated on a specific topic but rather has the ability to smoothly transition or shift the conversation to new subjects. So, while someone who "goes on about" a topic may seem one-dimensional and repetitive, someone who "moves on from" appears to be knowledgeable and well-rounded. Therefore, it is important to recognize the difference between the two and learn how to use them effectively in conversations.

What are the antonyms for Goes on about?

Famous quotes with Goes on about

  • After the fascists have succeeded in crushing the vanguard elements and the threat they pose is removed, the ruling class goes on about the business of making profits as usual. The significance of the “new fascist arrangement" lies in the fact that this business-as-usual is accompanied by concessions to the degenerate segment of the working class, with the aim of creating a buffer zone between the ruling class and the still potentially revolutionary segments of the lower classes.
    George Jackson (activist)
  • Scott wants us each to talk about "the kind of society we'd like to live in." ... From the start I am very nervous. Phil goes on about "the redistribution of wealth"; nearly everyone comes out for "socialism" of one kind or another; Brick even hints at "another revolution." When it is my time to speak I am moved to say, "I think people's is the main issue, even more than socialism. I mean, look at the people who are for the war. Look at the courthouse square." I am afraid to go on and say what I don't like about socialism. ...
    Mark Satin
  • About the eroticism of Anthony Burgess, it is interesting to notice that we never find ‘penetrative Eros’ either in twosome, threesome or a roomful of people. Anthony is, more than reticent, endowed with what used to be called ‘Christian modesty’ (which is also, Muslim, Jewish Orthodox Fundamentalism and Hindu, be it said). The grosser form of the sexual act is, very effectively, either - and this is more often the case - suggested by sequences of rhythmical images, as in Tremor of Intent when Miss Devi’s seduces Rupert Hillier in his ship cabine and her initial seduction followed by his response are evoked in a splendidly rhythmical crescendo (I’ve heard him read the pages aloud during a lecture given in Oklahoma or Denver), or, funnily and matter-of-factly, in a foreign language, as when, in a case of rape brought by Malay assistant against a small Chinese shopkeeper, her employer, while the prosecution goes on about "had he done this and he done that, and had there been any attempt to, shall we say, force his attention on her, and had he perhaps been importunate in demanding her favours"… The interpreter, having listened very patiently, just asks the girl, ‘Sudah masok?’ and she replies, quick as a flash, ‘Sudah.’
    Anthony Burgess

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