continue

Verb

1. (transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
2. (transitive) To make last; to prolong.
3. (transitive) To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.
4. (intransitive) To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
5. (intransitive) To resume.
6. (transitive) To adjourn, prorogue, put off.
7. (slang) To make a continuation bet.

Noun

An option allowing the player to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost, while retaining their progress.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: continuen

In summary

From Middle English continuen, from Old French continuer, from Latin continuāre. Displaced native Middle English thurghwonen, from Old English þurhwunian.

Synonyms

go on

carry on

last

keep on

proceed

keep

persist

maintain

endure

remain

extend

resume

sustain

proceed with

prolong

go along

stretch

abide

draw out

persist in

keep up

conserve

persevere

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progress

uphold

go

mend

preserve

stay

renew

advance

wear

go ahead

succeed

live

stay on

support

keep going

retain

run

bear on

follow

hold

restore

refurbish

drag out

reach

cover

go forward

pursue

Translations

continuer

continuare

continuar

continuar

proseguire

fortsetzen

fortfahren

voortzetten

seguir

prosseguir

continuar

doorgaan

seguitare

συνεχίζω

continueren

Sentences

Tim kisses Leah , and the two continue where they left off .

That's why I want you to continue toward your goal .

However , presenter will continue to speak about the sentencing each " criminal " had .

The menudo is allowed to continue boiling for an additional three hours while covered .