Continuing
/kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo proceed or maintain a course of action or state.
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
To persist in an action or state.
The rain continued for several hours.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're reading a really good book. If you want to keep reading, you *continue* – you're not stopping until you reach the end! For example, 'I'll continue working on this project tomorrow.'
👶 For kids: To keep doing something.
More Examples
She continued her education after high school.
We will continue to support the project financially.
If you continue to misbehave, you'll get a time out.
How It's Used
"The meeting will continue after the break."
"We will continue to monitor the situation."
Existing or happening without a pause or interruption.
/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
That which is ongoing, not finished.
The continuing dispute between the two countries worries everyone.
💡 Simply: When something is *continuing*, it's happening now and it's probably going to keep going. Think of a show that has new episodes every week: that’s a continuing series! For example, 'We're facing continuing problems with the server.'
👶 For kids: Still happening or going on.
More Examples
He has a continuing interest in history.
We have been informed of continuing delays in flight schedules
The continuing investigation is starting to become problematic.
How It's Used
"The continuing investigation revealed new evidence."
"The company faces continuing financial challenges."
Idioms & expressions
continue to do something
To persist in doing something; to keep doing something.
"He continued to work on the project despite the challenges."
continuing education
Education that adults or professionals undertake after completing their formal schooling.
"She is taking a course on a topic to meet her continuing education requirements."
From Middle English continuen, from Old French continuer, from Latin continuō (“I continue”), from continuus (“continuous”).
The verb 'continue' dates back to the 14th century, derived from Old French and Latin. 'Continuing' as a present participle has been used in various contexts to indicate ongoing actions and states throughout history.
Memory tip
Think of a race where the runner keeps going – they continue.
Word Origin
"to make continuous, to continue"