The difference between Go on and Prattle
When used as verbs, go on means to continue in extent, whereas prattle means to speak incessantly and in a childish manner.
Go on is also interjection with the meaning: expresses surprise, disbelief or incredulity.
Prattle is also noun with the meaning: silly, childish talk.
check bellow for the other definitions of Go on and Prattle
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Go on as a verb:
To continue in extent.
Examples:
"The meeting seemed to go on forever."
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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."
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Go on as a verb:
To proceed.
Examples:
"He went on to win a gold medal."
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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."
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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"We can't go on what this map says; it's twenty years out of date."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."
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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]]."
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Prattle as a verb (ambitransitive):
To speak incessantly and in a childish manner; to babble.
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Prattle as a noun:
Silly, childish talk; babble.