Continue
Verb
UK
/kənˈtɪn.juː/
US
/kənˈtɪn.juː/
Definition
To keep going, to carry on, or not stop.
Example
"Please continue speaking."
"Despite the rain, the children continued playing football happily in the muddy ground."
"Even after facing financial and personal struggles, she continued to pursue her passion."
Explanation
Continue means to keep going with an action, process, or journey without stopping. It shows persistence and movement forward. A student continues studying after a break, a traveller continues walking along the road, or a speaker continues talking after being interrupted. Continue can also mean not ending something but carrying it on into the future, like continuing a tradition. It highlights progress, determination, and maintaining effort over time, even when challenges appear.