grind on

verb

ground on; grinding on; grinds on

: to continue for a long time

The war ground on for many more months.

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grind on was in 1923

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“Grind on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grind%20on. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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