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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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“This is not unusual and, overall, central banks have been and will continue to be net buyers of gold.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Asked after the game what motivated him to continue pacing the sideline, Auriemma joked, “Well, after tonight, I don’t know that I want to continue coaching.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He said he wanted "to continue to build on our great legacy on and off the pitch for our fans, our players, coaches and staff, and our community".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

This season of “Summer House” has shown Wilson and Miller making amends to continue their friendship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"All the better, then, that those who are friends continue together. Come. Let us go."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.