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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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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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“We don’t want them to just make a choice: Either I continue school or go start a company,” said Chandrakasan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Simpson is heard yelling as they continue to film, while chasing the Toyota through the streets of Hollywood and calling 911.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“You know what, Novis? I think we should continue this conversation at the local police station.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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