go on vs continue

go on and continue both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
go on	No	No	Yes	No
continue	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, go on and continue are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of go on include carry on, proceed.

As verbs, go on and continue are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of go on include go along, keep, proceed.

go on (verb)	continue (verb)
come to pass	exist over a prolonged period of time
continue talking	continue talking
start running, functioning, or operating	move ahead; travel onward in time or space
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense	allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
continue a certain state, condition, or activity	keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
	continue a certain state, condition, or activity
	span an interval of distance, space or time
	continue in a place, position, or situation
	continue after an interruption
	do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop