continue

Meanings

• Verb

  To go on with an action; to proceed; to keep doing something.

  - "We need to continue our study for the exam."
  - "Can you continue the story from where you left off?"

• Verb

  To remain in the same state or condition.

  - "The rain continued to pour down for hours."
  - "The noise of the construction site continued to disturb the neighbors."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈtɪnjuː/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

discontinue , stop , terminate

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Synonyms

carry on , go on , proceed , resume , carry on , go on , keep , keep on , proceed , sustain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with continue
persevere , persist , endure , insist

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Variants

List of all variants of continue that leads to same result
continue , continued , continuer , continuers , continues , continuing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'continuer' meaning 'to keep, hold, have', from the Latin 'continuare', 'to keep together'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using the letters in the word 'continuous' is 'scintillation'.

2. The word 'continue' is used more frequently in written English than in spoken English.

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Related Concepts

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1. Persistence: The ability to continue an action in spite of obstacles or difficulties.

2. Perseverance: The ability to continue an action despite fatigue, opposition, or discouragement.

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Culture

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In literature, 'continue' is often used to indicate the continuation of a narrative or a story. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the continuation of a theme or an idea.

How to Memorize "continue"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person walking on a path and continuing to move forward.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'continue' with the idea of moving forward or progress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-O-N-T-I-N-U-E' to remember the meaning: 'Continue On, Never Underestimate Effort'.

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