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continue
(k/@/n't/I/n/j//u/ )

verb (v)

  • continue a certain state, condition, or activity(verb.stative)
    Example:
    We continued to work into the night.
    Synonym:
    go along, go on, keep, proceed
    Antonym:
    discontinue
    source: wordnet30
  • continue talking(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Continue the family tradition.
    source: wordnet30
  • move ahead; travel onward in time or space(verb.motion)
    Example:
    She continued in the direction of the hills.
    source: wordnet30
  • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature(verb.social)
    Example:
    We cannot continue several servants any longer.
    Synonym:
    keep, keep on, retain
    source: wordnet30
  • do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop(verb.stative)
    Example:
    We continued our research into the cause of the illness.
    Synonym:
    persist in
    source: wordnet30
  • continue after an interruption(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The demonstration continued after a break for lunch.
    source: wordnet30
  • continue in a place, position, or situation(verb.stative)
    Example:
    She continued as deputy mayor for another year.
    Synonym:
    remain, stay, stay on
    source: wordnet30
  • span an interval of distance, space or time(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles.
    Synonym:
    cover, extend
    source: wordnet30
  • exist over a prolonged period of time(verb.change)
    Example:
    The bad weather continued for two more weeks.
    source: wordnet30
  • To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To unite; to connect.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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