Cool MateContinue vs We continue on with the job
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Continue
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
We continue on with the job
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Continue
| Continue | We continue on with the job | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈtɪnjuː/","/kənˈtɪnjuːz/","/kənˈtɪnjuːd/","/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //wɪ kənˈtɪn.juː ɒn wɪð ðə dʒɒb//🇺🇸 //wi kənˈtɪn.ju ɑn wɪð ðə dʒɑb// |
| Meaning | To keep doing something without stopping. | We keep working on the job. |
| Example | Please continue with your presentation after the break. | Despite the rain, we continue on with the job. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | continue doing, continue with, continue on, continue to speak, continue until | continue on with work, continue on with projects, continue on with tasks, continue on with duties, continue on with responsibilities |
| Antonyms | stop, cease, halt | - |
| Common mistakes | '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) | Omitting 'on' and saying 'continue with the job'., Using 'continue on' with subjects that aren't tasks., Confusing with 'carry on' which has a slightly different meaning. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Use 'continue on with the job' when mentioning ongoing tasks. It's neutral and suitable for formal and informal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Continue vs We continue on with the job
What's the difference between Continue and We continue on with the job?
Continue: To keep doing something without stopping. We continue on with the job: We keep working on the job.
Which is more common: Continue and We continue on with the job?
Continue is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Continue: Please continue with your presentation after the break. We continue on with the job: Despite the rain, we continue on with the job.
Can I use Continue and We continue on with the job interchangeably?
Not always. Continue and We continue on with the job 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.