continue
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kənˈtɪn.juː/
KK: /kənˈtɪn.juː/
intransitive verb
Definition
To keep happening or to keep doing something without stopping.
Example
The meeting will continue after the break.
Tense Forms
Past: continued
Past Participle: continued
Conversation
What do you think will happen if we continue to practice every day?
I believe we'll get a lot better at it over time.
Exactly! It's important to continue even when it gets tough.
For sure, consistency is key to improvement.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
persist
prolong
last
Antonyms
cease
stop
halt
transitive verb
Definition
To keep doing something or to allow something to happen for a longer time.
Example
We will continue the meeting after lunch.
Tense Forms
Past: continued
Past Participle: continued
Conversation
Are you planning to continue your studies next semester?
Yeah, I think I’ll take a few more classes.
That sounds great! I hope you continue to enjoy them like you did this term.
Root Explanation
Continue → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "tenere" (meaning to hold). The word means to hold together or to maintain a course of action without interruption.
Memory Tip
Think of 'holding together' ('tenere') as you keep going on a path ('con-'). This helps you remember that to continue means to keep going without stopping.
Visually Confused Words
recontinue
conine
uncontinued
discontinue
cornutine
aconitine
tontine
subcontinued