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Definition continue in British English

continue verb

verb
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
1

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

Doctors advised him to continue the treatment for another six weeks.

Example

He continued typing while he spoke.

Example

She decided to continue with her studies for another two years.

Synonyms and related words
continue go on follow through
1.1

to keep happening without stopping

Example

The demonstrations continued until well into the evening.

Example

The rain continued to pour down all afternoon.

Synonyms and related words
latency continue last
2

to start doing something again after you have stopped

Example

He looked up briefly, then continued reading his book.

Synonyms and related words
come back to replay repeat
2.1

to start speaking again after you have stopped

Example

After a pause, he continued: 'She's much better now, of course.'

Example

May I continue?

Synonyms and related words
begin bring up continue
3

to walk or travel further in the same direction

Example

The path continued for another fifty yards.

Example

She pushed past me and continued down the road.

Example

We continued on towards York.

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll
Definition continue in British English