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The day went on vs The day proceeded on.

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably to indicate that the day continued or progressed. 'The day went on' is more commonly used and considered more natural in everyday language, while 'the day proceeded on' is a bit more formal or literary.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1058 views

The day went on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the day continued or progressed.

This phrase is used to express that the day continued or progressed without any interruptions or significant changes.

Examples:

After the rain stopped, the day went on beautifully.
Despite the challenges, the day went on as usual.
As the sun set, the day went on quietly.

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Then, as the day went on, the mist disappeared, and the sun pierced down to the plain, and the white roads and the villages and the fields of the vast expanse ...
After signing to Solid State, Haste the Day went on to record their debut album, Burning Bridges which was released on March 9, 2004 in the band's old high ...
As the day went on I felt worse. At the end of the day I had headache, my stomach hurt, and my heart was pounding against my chest. I was really tired so I went ...
Jan 27, 2015 ... As the day went on, I still had zero sales of my book. My book! A blue-collar guy had stepped way out of his comfort zone. This was a story you ...

Alternatives:

the day continued
the day progressed
the day carried on
the day advanced

The day proceeded on.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language. It may sound a bit more formal or literary.

This phrase can be used to convey the idea of the day moving forward or continuing, especially in a more formal or literary context.

Examples:

The meeting concluded, and the day proceeded on with other scheduled events.
As the hours passed, the day proceeded on without any major incidents.

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Heavy rain part of the day. Proceeded on our journey a little past sunrise, and reached Spokane River in the afternoon. It was near sunset by the time the horses ...
Very warm weather, though blowing fresh the after part of the day. Proceeded on our journey 23 miles N. W. along the foot of the mountains, crossed the head of ...
Rained part of the day. Proceeded on our journey up the river with the paddles, there being no wind, to below the first rapids of the Cascades.8. Sunday 19.
Early on May 6, 1864 the lst Company moved with Cabell's Battalion to Parker's Store, and later in the day proceeded on to New Hope Church, as no suitable ...

Alternatives:

the day continued
the day progressed
the day carried on
the day advanced

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