A2verb 1K

Continue

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Continue

to keep existing or happening without stopping

In simple words: To keep doing something without stopping.

Continue in a sentence

• Please continue with your presentation after the break.
• She will continue to study until she graduates.
• If you continue to practice, you will improve.
• We will continue working on the project next week.
• They decided to continue the game despite the rain.

How to use Continue

Use 'continue' when talking about ongoing actions or processes. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, but can sound too formal in casual conversations. Avoid using in contexts where you're suggesting to start something new.

Grammar pattern

continue + gerund (verb + -ing)

Memory hint

Think 'con-tin-ue' as 'con'ning someone to keep going, like a continuous flow.

Related words

Collocations with Continue

• continue doing
• continue with
• continue on
• continue to speak
• continue until

Synonyms for Continue

• persist
• keep on
• carry on
• proceed
• stay

Opposites of Continue

• stop
• cease
• halt

Common mistakes with Continue

• 'Continue' followed by a noun instead of a gerund (e.g., 'continue the project' instead of 'continue doing the project')
• Confusing 'continue' with 'resume' — 'resume' implies starting again after a pause
• Using 'continue to' followed by an adjective (incorrect) instead of a verb (correct)

Frequently asked questions about Continue

What does Continue mean?

To keep doing something without stopping.

What is the definition of Continue?

to keep existing or happening without stopping

How do you use Continue in a sentence?

Please continue with your presentation after the break.

Can you give another example of Continue?

She will continue to study until she graduates.

What are synonyms for Continue?

Common alternatives include persist, keep on, carry on, proceed, stay.

What is the opposite of Continue?

Opposite meanings include stop, cease, halt.

What words go with Continue?

It commonly pairs with continue doing, continue with, continue on, continue to speak, continue until.

What are common mistakes when using Continue?

'Continue' followed by a noun instead of a gerund (e.g., 'continue the project' instead of 'continue doing the project') Confusing 'continue' with 'resume' — 'resume' implies starting again after a pause Using 'continue to' followed by an adjective (incorrect) instead of a verb (correct)

How do you pronounce Continue?

US: /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Continue?

Use 'continue' when talking about ongoing actions or processes. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, but can sound too formal in casual conversations. Avoid using in contexts where you're suggesting to start something new.

What CEFR level is Continue?

"Continue" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.