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continue Definition and Meaning in English (continue definition)

verb
Synonyms:persistproceedcarry on
Quick Answer • Definition

Continue definition: To persist in an activity or process without interruption.

Definitions of Continue

  1. 1verb

    To persist in an activity or process without interruption.

  2. 2verb

    To resume an activity or state after a pause or interruption.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please continue your work after the break.”

casual

“The rain is expected to continue all day.”

formal

“He decided to continue his studies abroad.”

Synonyms

persistproceedcarry onkeep onresume

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensecontinued
present participlecontinuing
nouncontinuation
adjectivecontinuous
adverbcontinuously

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

continue to do somethingcollocation

To keep doing an action or activity.

continue onphrasal_verb

To proceed or keep going, often after a pause.

continue withphrasal_verb

To proceed with a task or activity.

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What is the meaning of Continue in English?▼
Continue definition: To persist in an activity or process without interruption.
How do you translate 'Continue' to English?▼
'Continue' translates to 'continue' in English. Continue definition: To persist in an activity or process without interruption.
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