continue

//kənˈtɪnjuː//
B1Frequency Level 3Neutral
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Verb

continueInfinitive
continuePresent tense
continuedPast tense
continuedPast participle
continuingPresent participle
continuesThird-person singular
1

to keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping

The rain continued all day.

2

to start again after a pause or interruption

After lunch, we continued our meeting.

3

to go further in the same direction

Continue along this road until you reach the traffic light.

4

to remain in a particular state or position

She continued in her role as manager for another five years.