continued; continuing
Definition of continue
1
: to maintain without interruption a condition, course, or action
The boat continued downstream.
2
: to remain in existence : endure
The tradition continues to this day.
3
: to remain in a place or condition : stay
We cannot continue here much longer.
4
: to resume an activity after interruption
We'll continue after lunch.
2
: to cause to continue
chose not to continue her subscription
3
: to allow to remain in a place or condition : retain
The trustees were continued.
4
: to postpone (a legal proceeding) by a continuance
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The first known use of continue was in the 14th century
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