continue

Definition

  • v. continue a certain state, condition, or activity
  • v. continue talking
  • v. keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
  • v. do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop

Word forms

Past tense
continued
Third person singular
continues
Past participle
continued
Present participle
continuing

Example sentences

  1. vi.

    Please continue your story; I am very interested in what happens next.

  2. vt.

    The teacher decided to continue the lesson after the break.