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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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Naval War College, and Mahan’s views continue to influence the Pentagon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“We continue to offer several plans, ensuring subscribers can choose the option that works best for them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

They should continue to rally if there is more stability in the Middle East, especially if oil prices pull back further.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

While those above them continue to battle it out for survival, it looks almost certain that Wolves' race is run.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Theo looks at me with confusion and I continue.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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