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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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Now that “Project Hail Mary” has launched the possibility of a fruitful Hollywood career, Ortiz’s only aim is to continue letting his abilities lead the way without inflexible expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The strike is scheduled to continue until Monday and Gloucestershire patients have been warned Cheltenham General Hospital's A&E will operate until then as a minor injuries unit between 08:00 and 20:00.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Yes, in many situations, the Social Security Administration will continue to pay out benefits to retirees even if they move abroad.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“Markets continue to price in a heightened geopolitical risk premium driven by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and the looming deadline on reopening the Strait of Hormuz,” the chief investment officer says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Both had decided to close for the summer, but if they were going to be able to continue summer plans elsewhere, then they needed the gear that was stored at Spirit Lake.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone