Cool MateContinue vs Go on against the wall
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Continue
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Go on against the wall
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Continue
| Continue | Go on against the wall | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɡəʊ ɒn əˈɡɛn st ðə wɔːl//🇺🇸 //ɡoʊ ɑn əˈɡɛn st ðə wɔl// |
| Meaning | To keep doing something without stopping. | To continue doing something while facing a challenge. |
| Example | Please continue with your presentation after the break. | Even when things got tough, she decided to go on against the wall and finish her project. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | continue doing, continue with, continue on, continue to speak, continue until | go on against the odds, go on against all expectations, go on against adversity |
| Antonyms | stop, cease, halt | - |
| Common mistakes | 'Continue' followed by a noun instead of a gerund (e.g., 'continue the project' instead of 'continue doing the project'), Confusing 'continue' with 'resume' — 'resume' implies starting again after a pause, Using 'continue to' followed by an adjective (incorrect) instead of a verb (correct) | Confused with 'go along the wall' which means to move next to the wall., Using 'go on against' without 'the wall' may confuse the meaning. |
| Usage notes | Use 'continue' when talking about ongoing actions or processes. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, but can sound too formal in casual conversations. Avoid using in contexts where you're suggesting to start something new. | Use this phrase when discussing continuing efforts in difficult situations. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Continue vs Go on against the wall
What's the difference between Continue and Go on against the wall?
Continue: To keep doing something without stopping. Go on against the wall: To continue doing something while facing a challenge.
Which is more common: Continue and Go on against the wall?
Continue is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Continue: Please continue with your presentation after the break. Go on against the wall: Even when things got tough, she decided to go on against the wall and finish her project.
Can I use Continue and Go on against the wall interchangeably?
Not always. Continue and Go on against the wall are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.