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con·tin·ue / kənˈtinyoō/ • v. (-ues , -ued , -u·ing ) 1. [intr.] persist in an activity or process: prices continued to fall during April. ∎ remain in existence or operation: discussions continued throughout the year. ∎ [tr.] carry on with (something that one has begun): I continued my stroll. ∎ remain in a specified position or state: they have indicated their willingness to continue in office. ∎ carry on traveling in the same direction: he hummed to himself as they continued northward. ∎ (of a road, river, etc.) extend farther in the same direction: the main path continued through a tunnel. 2. recommence or resume after interruption: [tr.] we continue the story from the point reached in Chapter 1 | [intr.] the trial continues tomorrow. ∎ [intr.] carry on speaking after a pause or interruption. ∎ [tr.] Law postpone or adjourn (a legal proceeding). DERIVATIVES: con·tin·u·er n. |
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"continue." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "continue." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-continue.html "continue." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-continue.html |
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