Meaning & Definition of word "Continue"

Continue

/kənˈtɪn.juː/

verb:

  • 1. To persist in an activity or process.
    • Example: I will continue working on the project until it is completed.
  • 2. To remain in a specific state or condition.
    • Example: The weather is expected to continue being warm throughout the week.
  • 3. To take up or resume something after a pause or interruption.
    • Example: Let's continue our discussion from where we left off yesterday.
  • 4. To go on or move forward without stopping.
    • Example: The race will continue even if it starts to rain.
  • 5. To extend over a period of time.
    • Example: The meeting will continue for another hour.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin 'continuare' meaning 'to join together.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

continue on:

To keep moving forward in an action or task.

continue with:

To proceed with a particular task or activity.

continue for:

To maintain an action or process for a certain period.

Related Words

continuation:

The process of continuing or prolonging something.

continual:

Occurring repeatedly or without interruption.

Slang Meanings of continue

Meaning: Keep going.

Example Sentence: Just continue, you got this!

Meaning: Don’t stop.

Example Sentence: Let's continue until we finish.