continue

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb continue a certain state, condition, or activity
  2. verb continue talking; he continued,
  3. verb keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

Etymology

From Middle English continuen, from Old French continuer, from Latin continuāre. Displaced native Middle English thurghwonen, from Old English þurhwunian.

In classic literature

Synonyms

go on, proceed, go along, keep

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