Mathematics is the part of science you could continue to do if you woke up tomorrow and discovered the universe was gone.
Source: tatoeba (1695)
Continue
/kənˈtɪn.juː/
Synonyms for "continue" (337 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (68)
Strong matches (101)
flitflowflow onflyfollowform a seriesglidegogo alonggo bygo ongo on withhang firehang upholdhold offhold onhold outhold overhold steady
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hold upjog onjoinkeepkeep atkeep at itkeep drivingkeep goingkeep onkeep tryingkeep uplapselastlast longlast outlay asidelay bylay overlengthenlengthen outlet outlingerlinger onlinklivelive onlive throughmaintainmaintain continuitynever ceasenot accept compromiseoccur oftenoutlastoutlivepasspass byperdureperennateperpetuateperseverepersist
Verb(22 words)
flowedgo alonggo forwardgo ongo on withgrandfatheredkeep upkeepslastedlengthenmaintain dynamic stabilitymaintain financial stabilitymaintain status quomaintainsmaintains status quomove aheadoutlivesperpetuatesperseveredperseveres
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Noun(13 words)
followupforge aheadforwardfurtheringgoinghammeringsitalian sussistere or subsisterelastsmaintain wire tensionmanetmarchmaya remainsperpetuating
Adjective(3 words)
Determiner(2 words)
nextno motion change
Related words (168)
persist inpick uppigeonholepostponepress onprevailproceedproceed withprocrastinateproduceprogressprolongprolongateprorogateprorogueprosecuteprotractpullpursuepush
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push asideput asideput offput on icerecessrecommencerecurremainrenewreopenreserveresideresumerideroll onrunrun its courserun onrun outset asideset byshelveshift offsleep onslideslipslog onsoldierspinspin outstagger onstandstand overstave offstaystay onstickstrainstretchstretch outstringstring outstring togethersubsistsurvivesuspendsustaintabletaketake a recesstake uptarrytautentemporizetensethreadtide overtightenvibratewaivewearwear well
Verb(47 words)
persist inpersistedpersistingpersistspreserveproceed withproceededprogressedprolongprosecuteprosecutedpush forwardpushedrecommenceremainremain constantremain noncitizenremainedremains a mysteryrenewed
Noun(37 words)
ploughingpress forwardproceedingproceedsprogressprogress in scienceprogress unitprolonged distractionpursuingpush onremain stableremaining piecesremainsremains of the buildingremains of the houseresilience signsrestartrestartingresumesresuming
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rollingsandingsoldiersoldiersspeaking progressstay positionstay the coursestaysstepsticking to planstreaksubsistingsustained lifesustainingtallyhoingunpaused periodventuring
Adjective(1 words)
Determiner(1 words)
some remain
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: carry on, extend, keep, keep on, proceed.
- Sentence evidence is available for continue, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "continue".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "continue"
Keep "continue" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "continue" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "continue", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "continue" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
28 entriesShowing 16 of 28 words.
More specific
4 entriesCollocations
5 entriesInflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
14 entriesSample sentences
26 total sentences available.
You continue making the same mistakes time after time.
Source: tatoeba (16249)
You'll find yourself in deep water if you continue to live beyond your means.
Source: tatoeba (16702)
Once you begin, you must continue.
Source: tatoeba (16781)
Showing 4 of 26 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "continue"?
Closest matches include carry on, extend, keep, keep on, proceed.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "continue"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.