continue

/kənˈtɪniuʊ, ˈkɒntɪniu/

Definitions

1. verb

to go or keep going from one place to another, or to a certain point in time, often after a pause

“We can continue our journey tomorrow if it rains today.”

2. verb

to keep doing something or to carry on with a particular activity

“She has been studying for the exam and will continue to do so until the test date.”

3. verb

to keep in a particular state or condition, or to keep something happening

“The weather will continue to be hot for the next few days.”

4. verb

to start again from a particular point, or to begin again after something has happened

“The project will continue from where we left off last week.”

5. noun

an event or activity that continues beyond a specific time or point

“The concert was a great success, and the crowd continued to dance all night.”

6. adverb

used to indicate that something happens or is done repeatedly, or at regular intervals

“The train continues to run every hour from 8am to 8pm.”

7. adverb

used to indicate that something happens or is done continuously, or without interruption

“The music continues to play softly in the background.”

8. preposition

used to indicate that something continues or happens after a particular point in time

“The new policy continues from the beginning of the year.”

Synonyms

  • carry on
  • go on
  • keep
  • keep going
  • persist

Antonyms

  • cease
  • halt
  • stop