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continue

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪn.juː/

The English word “continue” has 8 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
  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.
  6. To adjourn, prorogue, put off.
  7. To make a continuation bet.

noun

  1. An option allowing the player to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost, while retaining their progress.

Etymology

From Middle English continuen, from Old French continuer, from Latin continuō. Displaced native Middle English thurghwonen, from Old English þurhwunian.

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