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continue vs remain

remain vs continue

continue and remain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
continue No No Yes No
remain No No Yes No
As verbs, continue and remain are synonyms defined as:
  • continue and remain: continue in a place, position, or situation
Other synonyms of continue include stay, stay on.
continue (verb) remain (verb)
exist over a prolonged period of time stay the same; remain in a certain state
continue talking be in a certain place and not leave
move ahead; travel onward in time or space continue in a place, position, or situation
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
span an interval of distance, space or time
continue in a place, position, or situation
continue after an interruption
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
Difference between continue and remain

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