Cool MateEndure vs We can continue
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Endure
Top 2,000 (common)C1verb
We can continue
Top 1,000 (very common)
Most common: We can continue
| Endure | We can continue | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɪnˈdjʊə//🇺🇸 //ɪnˈdʊr// | 🇬🇧 //wiː kən kənˈtɪn.juː//🇺🇸 //wi kən kənˈtɪnju// |
| Meaning | to continue to exist or stay strong in difficult situations | We can keep going. |
| Example | She had to endure a long and painful recovery after the surgery. | After the break, we can continue with the presentation. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | endure pain, endure difficulties, endure hardships, endure the test of time, endure suffering | continue the conversation, continue the work, continue a journey, continue a tradition, continue doing something |
| Antonyms | give up, surrender, yield | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'endure' and 'endured' - remember the tense., Using 'endure to' instead of 'endure something' - wrong preposition., Mixing up 'endure' with 'endure with' - incorrect phrase. | Using 'can' instead of 'could' for past ability., Confusing 'continue' with 'go on' in complex sentences., Inserting unnecessary words like 'to' before 'continue'. |
| Usage notes | Used to describe a persistent effort in facing hardships. In formal contexts, it can relate to situations of suffering or challenges. Avoid in casual speech unless referring to minor annoyances. | Commonly used to express the idea of carrying on with an activity. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Endure vs We can continue
What's the difference between Endure and We can continue?
Endure: to continue to exist or stay strong in difficult situations We can continue: We can keep going.
Which is more common: Endure and We can continue?
We can continue is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Endure: She had to endure a long and painful recovery after the surgery. We can continue: After the break, we can continue with the presentation.
Can I use Endure and We can continue interchangeably?
Not always. Endure and We can continue are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.