continuesynonyms, sorted by meaning
Synonym
continue
continue
keep going (neutral) carry on (neutral) proceed (formal) go on (neutral) persist (formal) persevere (formal) press on (neutral) push on (neutral) carry on regardless (informal)
pause
suspend (formal) interrupt (neutral) break off (neutral) hold (formal) stay (neutral)
resume
resume (formal) restart (neutral) recommence (formal) pick up (neutral) take up again (neutral)
prolong
extend (neutral) prolong (formal) protract (formal) drag out (informal) stretch out (neutral)
persistence
persistence (neutral) perseverance (formal) tenacity (formal) endurance (neutral) stamina (neutral)
continuous
continuous (neutral) continual (neutral) ongoing (neutral) uninterrupted (neutral) ceaseless (formal) incessant (neutral) constant (neutral) perpetual (formal)
Thesaurus
continue
Synonyms
persist proceed carry on resume endure last abide remain sustain
Antonyms
stop cease halt end discontinue quit pause interrupt
Types
prolong extend perpetuate renew repeat iterate maintain sustain drag on linger wear on
Parts and aspects
duration interval span stretch spell run course progression sequence extension
Sounds
hum drone whir buzz tick thrum
Movements
roll on flow run stream march on advance press forward
Places and contexts
conveyor treadmill assembly line loop cycle marathon relay
Gestures and actions
keep going press on push on forge ahead soldier on plug away stick with hold out
Phrases
to be continued on and on ad infinitum keep it up carry on never-ending without letup
Related notions
continuity continuation continuum persistence endurance longevity perpetuity sequel
What the word
to keep doing what you started without stopping
persevere
persist
continue (keep going)
carry on (phrasal)
soldier on (informal)
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