The difference between Go on and Resume
When used as verbs, go on means to continue in extent, whereas resume means to take back possession of (something).
Go on is also interjection with the meaning: expresses surprise, disbelief or incredulity.
Resume is also noun with the meaning: a summary or synopsis.
check bellow for the other definitions of Go on and Resume
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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"We can't go on what this map says; it's twenty years out of date."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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Resume as a verb (now, _, rare):
To take back possession of (something).
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Resume as a verb (now, _, rare):
To summarise.
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Resume as a verb:
To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on.
Examples:
"ant suspend"
"We will resume this discussion tomorrow at nine."
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Resume as a noun:
A summary or synopsis.
Examples:
"synonyms: précis"
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Resume as a noun (chiefly, North America, Australia):
A summary or account of education and employment experiences and qualifications, a curriculum vitae (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job).
Examples:
"synonyms: curriculum vitae CV"