English · Common Verbs
continue
/kənˈtɪn.juː/
[/kənˈtɪn.juː/]
keep going
Intermediateverb
Definition
To keep doing something or to go on happening without stopping. It expresses persistence over time.
Example
We will continue the discussion after a short break for coffee.
We will continue the discussion after a short break for coffee.
Etymology
From Latin 'continuare' (to join, prolong), from 'continuus' (uninterrupted).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday and formal contexts.