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/kənˈtɪnjuː/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
noun

1. An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.

2. A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.

verb

1. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

2. To make last; to prolong.

3. To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.

4. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

5. To resume.

"When will the concert continue?"

6. To adjourn, prorogue, put off.

"This meeting has been continued to the thirteenth of July."

7. To make a continuation bet.

Synonyms

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