Continue

Definition

Continue is a verb that means to persist in an activity, process, or state without interruption. It can also refer to resuming an action after a pause or extending something in duration or space.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪn.ju/
• Respelling: kuhn-TIN-yoo

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪn.ju/
• Respelling: kuhn-TIN-yoo

Etymology

The word "continue" originates from the Latin "continuare," meaning "to make continuous" or "to join together," derived from "continuus," meaning "uninterrupted." The term entered Middle English in the 14th century, carrying meanings of persistence and continuity.

Derivatives

• Continuation (noun)
• Continuity (noun)
• Continual (adjective)
• Continuous (adjective)
• Continuer (noun)

Synonyms

• Persist
• Proceed
• Endure

Antonyms

• Stop
• Cease
• Discontinue

Usage

The term "continue" is commonly used to indicate the ongoing nature of an action or the resumption of an activity after a pause. For example, "She will continue her studies next year," or "The meeting will continue after a short break."

Related Terms

• Persist: To continue firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty.
• Sustain: To keep up or maintain.
• Extend: To make something longer in time or space.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To persist in an action or process without stopping: Refers to maintaining an activity without interruption.
  • Example: "They decided to continue working despite the challenges."
• To resume an activity after a pause: Describes the act of starting again after a break.
  • Example: "After the intermission, the performance will continue."
• To extend something in duration or space: Indicates lengthening or expanding in time or area.
  • Example: "The road will continue through the valley."