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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
continues, continuing, continued |
| definition 1: |
to go on; persist.
He continued despite the booing of the audience.I refuse to continue with this charade!The snow continued to fall until morning.The alarm continued to sound until all the students were out of the building.
- synonyms:
- keep, proceed
- antonyms:
- cease, desist, discontinue, give up, stop
- similar words:
- abide, carry on, endure, extend, last, persevere, persist
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| definition 2: |
to last for an extended period.
The war continued for several years.- synonyms:
- last
- antonyms:
- cease, discontinue, end, stop, terminate
- similar words:
- abide, endure, extend, persist, proceed, wear on
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| definition 3: |
to begin again after a pause or interruption.
The play will continue after the intermission.- synonyms:
- proceed, resume
- antonyms:
- discontinue, end, halt, terminate
- similar words:
- recommence
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| definition 4: |
to stay on; remain without change.
He agreed to continue as president of the club.I don't know how long I can continue in this job.- synonyms:
- abide, remain, stay
- antonyms:
- quit
- similar words:
- hold, rest
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| related words: |
advance, carry, dwell, extend, last, linger, manage, progress, run, stand, stay, stretch, survive, wear |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to go on with; persist in.
We will continue our search until the culprit is found.He continued explaining although no one was really listening.- synonyms:
- maintain
- antonyms:
- cease, discontinue, stop
- similar words:
- extend, persevere with, persist in, prolong, sustain
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| definition 2: |
to extend; prolong.
I'd rather not continue this game.I'm sure the contract will be continued.- synonyms:
- extend, prolong, protract
- antonyms:
- discontinue, end, stop, terminate
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| definition 3: |
to begin (something) again after a pause or interruption.
The runner fell but recovered himself and continued the race.We continued discussing the matter after we returned from lunch.- synonyms:
- recommence, resume
- antonyms:
- discontinue, stop, terminate
- similar words:
- pursue, review
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| related words: |
carry, last, renew |
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| derivations: |
continuable (adj.), continued (adj.), continuingly (adv.), continuer (n.) |
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