CONTINUE Meaning and
Definition
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Continue is a verb that refers to the act of carrying on or proceeding with an action, process, or activity without interruption or cessation. It implies the persistence or extension of a particular action or situation beyond its current state. When something continues, it remains ongoing without any breaks or interruptions, allowing the progress or development to extend further.
Furthermore, continue can also denote the act of resuming or starting an activity again after a pause or interruption. It implies the restoration of progress or engagement in a particular task or journey that had been temporarily ceased.
The concept of continuation is often associated with the notion of persistence, as it implies the adherence to a particular course of action or the maintaining of a situation without alteration or deviation. Moreover, it suggests the commitment to proceed further with a task or activity, not succumbing to obstacles or setbacks that may arise along the way.
In a broader sense, continue can also convey the idea of prolonging or sustaining a particular state, condition, or quality. It denotes the duration of a situation or the preservation of a particular circumstance beyond a certain point in time, emphasizing the longevity or perpetuation of a given situation or state.
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To abide or remain in a state or place; to endure; to extend from one thing to another; to protract; to persevere in.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of CONTINUE
The word "continue" originated from the Latin word "continuare", which is derived from the combining form "com-" meaning "together" and "tenere" meaning "to hold". In essence, "continuare" implies "to hold together" or "to keep on" doing something. Over time, this Latin word evolved into the Old French term "continuer", and eventually transformed into the English word "continue" in the late 14th century.
Idioms with the word CONTINUE
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continue with sth
The idiom "continue with something" means to proceed or carry on with a particular activity, task, or plan without interruption or cessation. It implies sustaining or maintaining one's progress or efforts in a consistent manner.
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continue with (something)
The idiom "continue with (something)" means to persist or proceed with an activity, task, or course of action without stopping or quitting. It implies the act of maintaining the current action or endeavor without interruption or deviation.
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Could we continue this later?
The idiom "Could we continue this later?" typically means that the current conversation or discussion needs to be paused or postponed temporarily and suggests the idea of picking it up at a later time, either due to a time constraint, an interruption, or a desire for further thought or consideration.
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Can we continue this later?
The idiom "Can we continue this later?" is a polite way of suggesting or asking to postpone or resume a conversation or activity at a later time or date. It implies a desire to delay the current discussion for various reasons such as lack of time, needing a break, or simply wanting to continue the conversation at a more suitable or convenient moment.
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continue by doing sth
The idiom "continue by doing something" means to proceed or carry on with an activity or task without interruption, often referring to a sequential or continuous action. It implies the act of persisting or maintaining the same course of action.
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continue by (doing something)
The idiom "continue by (doing something)" means to carry on an activity, action, or task by proceeding with a specific action or behavior. It implies the act of persisting or progressing without interruption, often referring to the continuation of an ongoing process or course of action.
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continue by doing
The definition of the idiom "continue by doing" is to proceed with a task or activity without interruption or to keep on doing something. It implies the act of carrying on with a specific action or behavior.
Similar spelling words for CONTINUE
- CONTIN,
- Quinnten,
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- continually,
- CONTN,
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- canadian/american,
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- contemn,
- Quinntan,
- quinidina,
- contingency,
- contaminant,
- countdown,
- dextromethorphan/quinidine,
- CNTNW,
- gandhian,
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- kuantan,
- contentment,
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- Quindan,
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- Quinten,
- cantoni,
- gandan,
- cantona,
- Asian-Canadian,
- kundan,
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- kantono,
- canadien,
- contents,
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- gandino,
- chinese-canadian,
- count down,
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- Norwego-Canadian,
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- indo-canadian,
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- CONDTN,
- cantin,
- saint-quentin,
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- American-Canadian,
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- Germano-Canadian,
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- Kwintyn,
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- gondwana,
- CONDN,
- Irish-Canadian,
- anglo-canadian,
- continuance,
- Quentina,
- quindene,
- European-Canadian,
- CONTONE,
- continence,
- Afro-Canadian,
- khandan,
- containment,
- kaunitoni,
- Quinntin,
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- british-canadian,
- kinden,
- Quinnton,
- contingent,
- canadian-based,
- canadian,
- Arabo-Canadian,
- commuting,
- english-canadian,
- Kenton,
- saint-quentin-en-yvelines,
- Afro-Asio-Euro-Canadian,
- canadian-built,
- INTER-CANADIAN,
- gun down,
- Ukraino-Canadian,
- German-Canadian,
- kundun,
- canadian-made,
- african-canadian,
- french-canadian,
- Franco-Canadian,
- container,
- CANDN,
- kandyan,
- cantone,
- kowloon-canton,
- Norwegian-Canadian,
- condone,
- ganton,
- kwanten,
- canadiana,
- quintino,
- guindon,
- Arab-Canadian,
- ginataan.
Conjugate verb Continue
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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