continue (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪnjuː/
Definition
To keep doing something without stopping.
Examples
Please continue your story.
The meeting will continue after lunch.
She continued to work even when she was tired.
How to Use continue
- continue to + verb (prepositional phrase)
- To keep doing an action. — "They will continue to build the bridge."
- continue + -ing verb (prepositional phrase)
- To keep doing an action. — "She continued singing her favorite song."
- continue with (prepositional phrase)
- To keep doing something, often after a pause. — "Let's continue with the next topic."
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