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continue

[kuhn-tin-yoo] / kənˈtɪn yu /
VERB
persist, carry on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance carry on carry over endure extend go on last linger maintain persist progress promote pursue reach remain stay survive sustain
STRONG
abide lengthen loiter outlast outlive persevere project prolong rest ride stand uphold
WEAK
draw out forge ahead get on with it hang in keep at keep on keep on truckin' keep the ball rolling keep up live on make headway move ahead never cease perdure persist in press on push on run on stay on stick at stick to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease condemn decrease depart discontinue go halt ignore leave retreat retrogress stop take back
STRONG
abbreviate move quit refuse reject shorten
WEAK
complete desist end finish
VERB
begin again; resume
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proceed renew restore return to
STRONG
recapitulate recommence reestablish reinstate reopen restart
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off go on with pick up reinstitute take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt stop
WEAK
cease complete desist discontinue end finish

Example Sentences

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The refinery is still partially operational - jet fuel and diesel will continue to be made at reduced levels as a safety precaution - but the government has warned of impacts to petrol production.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

If the market is truly ready to continue its bull run, stocks that are most sensitive to the economy, or “cyclicals,” will certainly participate.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

However, many state attorneys general said they would continue to pursue the case.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Somnigroup said the deal would continue its vertical integration strategy, enabling closer collaboration between component engineering and mattress design.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

I’d been surprised to learn that she and Sam were permanent residents of the mountain and would continue training alongside us when they weren’t being sent on missions.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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