Basic Details
Word: Continue
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To keep doing something without stopping; to persist in an activity or process.
Synonyms: Persist, proceed, carry on, maintain
Antonyms: Stop, cease, discontinue, halt
Idioms and Phrases
- Continue apace: To go on quickly and without interruption. Example: "Despite the storm, the work continued apace."
- Continue on one's way: To proceed with what one was doing or where one was going. Example: "After a brief stop, they continued on their way."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He decided to continue his studies abroad after completing his graduation.
Example 2: The meeting will continue after the lunch break.
Example 3: Please continue reading where you left off yesterday.
Fun Fact
The word "continue" comes from the Latin *continuare*, meaning "to join together or make continuous." It has been part of the English language since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill (often used to reflect the importance of continuing despite failure)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "continue" mean?
a) To stop suddenly
b) To keep doing something
c) To avoid something
d) To complete something
Answer: b) To keep doing something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "continue"?
a) Cease
b) Halt
c) Proceed
d) Pause
Answer: c) Proceed
3. Which is an antonym of "continue"?
a) Maintain
b) Stop
c) Persist
d) Carry on
Answer: b) Stop
4. Which sentence uses "continue" correctly?
a) She continue the race even after falling.
b) They will continue with the performance after dinner.
c) He continues to stop at every store.
d) The dog continues loud.
Answer: b) They will continue with the performance after dinner.
5. What does the idiom "continue on one's way" mean?
a) To stop everything
b) To change direction
c) To keep going
d) To stay where you are
Answer: c) To keep going
