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verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of continue

1 to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

  • the heavy snow continued throughout the night
Synonyms of continue

abide, bide, endure, hold on, hold up, keep up, last, perdure, persist, remain, run on
Words Related to continue

linger, stay, stick around, tarry

carry through, prevail, survive
Near Antonyms of continue

abate, die (down), ebb, let up, moderate, subside, wane
Antonyms of continue

cease, close, conclude, desist, die, discontinue, end, expire, finish, lapse, leave off, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up

2 to begin again or return to after an interruption

  • weʼll continue this discussion after weʼve eaten
Synonyms of continue

pick up, proceed (with), renew, reopen, restart, resume
Words Related to continue

resuscitate, revive

recrudesce
Near Antonyms of continue

complete, conclude, consummate, end, finalize, finish

belay, break, can [slang], cease, check, cut, desist, discontinue, drop, halt, knock off, leave off, quit, scuttle, shut off, stay, stop, terminate

Synonym Discussion of continue

continue, last, endure, abide, persist mean to exist over a period of time or indefinitely. continue applies to a process going on without ending.
    • the search for peace will continue
last, especially when unqualified, may stress existing beyond what is normal or expected.
    • buy shoes that will last
endure adds an implication of resisting destructive forces or agencies.
    • in spite of everything, her faith endured
abide implies stable and constant existing especially as opposed to mutability.
    • a love that abides through 40 years of marriage
persist suggests outlasting the normal or appointed time and often connotes obstinacy or doggedness.
    • the sense of guilt persisted

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