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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“Workers remain united and will continue to fight,” Kim Cordova, the local’s president, said Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The pair have since been bailed while inquiries continue.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It is whether we are building a food system that can continue to function when they do.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“I will continue to get more comfortable as I learn and grow and expand my financial knowledge,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

I’ve fought my way through the storm all night, and I’ll continue to fight regardless of personal risk.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith