Conjugation

Press on

persévérer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only press changes; on stays the same: pressed on, pressed on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't press on, he doesn't press on.

    1. I / you / we / they press on
    2. he / she / it presses on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am pressing on
    2. you / we / they are pressing on
    3. he / she / it is pressing on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't press on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they pressed on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to press on
    2. you / we / they are going to press on
    3. he / she / it is going to press on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't press on.

    1. (you) press on
    2. let's press on