Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Continue”
To keep doing something that you started; to not stop doing an activity.
Word Family of Continue
What is the noun of continue? — continuation
What is the verb of continue? — continue
What is the adjective of continue? — continuous
What is the adverb of continue? — continuously
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- After the break, the students continued studying for their final exams. B1
- Please continue reading the chapter and we will discuss it tomorrow. B1
- Despite the rain, they continued walking along the beach to enjoy the scenery. B1
Word Form Patterns for Continue
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: continue → continuation.
-ous
Adds **-ous** to form an adjective describing a quality or possession. Example: continue → continuous.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: continue → continuously.
Origin and Word Formation of Continue
Latin: continuare (to join together); from continens (uninterrupted).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Continue
Wrong: They continued to studying the same material for hours.
Correct: They continued studying the same material for hours.
After 'continued', use either gerund 'studying' alone or 'to study', not both together.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Continue
What are the word forms of “continue”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “continue”?
“continue” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “continue” come from?
Latin: continuare (to join together); from continens (uninterrupted).