The difference between Go on and Proceed
When used as verbs, go on means to continue in extent, whereas proceed means to move, pass, or go forward or onward.
Go on is also interjection with the meaning: expresses surprise, disbelief or incredulity.
check bellow for the other definitions of Go on and Proceed
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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"We can't go on what this map says; it's twenty years out of date."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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Proceed as a verb (intransitive):
To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on
Examples:
"To proceed on a journey."
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Proceed as a verb (intransitive):
To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another.
Examples:
"To proceed with a story or argument."
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Proceed as a verb (intransitive):
To come from; to have as its source or origin.
Examples:
"Light proceeds from the sun."
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Proceed as a verb (intransitive):
To go on in an orderly or regulated manner; to begin and carry on a series of acts or measures; to act methodically
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Proceed as a verb (intransitive):
To be transacted; to take place; to occur.
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Proceed as a verb (intransitive, of a rule):
To be applicable or effective; to be valid.
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Proceed as a verb (legal, intransitive):
To begin and carry on a legal process.
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Proceed as a verb (intransitive):
To take an academic degree.