The difference between Blather and Go on

When used as verbs, blather means to talk rapidly without making much sense, whereas go on means to continue in extent.


Blather is also noun with the meaning: nonsensical or foolish talk.

Go on is also interjection with the meaning: expresses surprise, disbelief or incredulity.

check bellow for the other definitions of Blather and Go on

  1. Blather as a verb (pejorative):

    To talk rapidly without making much sense.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek George Eliot"

  1. Blather as a noun (pejorative):

    nonsensical or foolish talk

  1. Go on as a verb:

    To continue in extent.

    Examples:

    "The meeting seemed to go on forever."

  2. Go on as a verb:

    To continue an action.

    Examples:

    "I think I've said enough now; I'm not sure I should go on."

    "He went on walking even when the policeman told him to stop."

  3. Go on as a verb:

    To proceed.

    Examples:

    "He went on to win a gold medal."

  4. Go on as a verb:

    To talk about a subject frequently or at great length.

    Examples:

    "Will you stop going on about your stupid holiday."

    "Sam goes on and on about Pokémon."

  5. Go on as a verb:

    To use and adopt (information) in order to understand an issue, make a decision, etc.

    Examples:

    "We can't go on what this map says; it's twenty years out of date."

    "I didn't make a decision because I didn't have anything to go on."

  6. Go on as a verb:

    To happen .

    Examples:

    "What's going on?!"

    "I really don't want to know what goes on between you and your boyfriend [[behind closed doors]]."