continue

CEFRA1

/kənˈtɪn.juː/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To keep happening or keep doing something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To make last; to prolong.

Examples

  • The class needs a minimum of six students to continue.

  • You continue making the same mistakes time after time.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /kənˈtɪn.jʉu/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.

  2. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

  3. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

More examples

In context

  • You'll find yourself in deep water if you continue to live beyond your means.

  • Can you account him wise or discreet that would willingly have his health, and yet will do nothing that should procure or continue it?

  • Do you want me to continue to unload these?

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Despite the rain, the marathon runners decided to blank running.

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Origin

verb

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