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continues

[kənˈtɪnjuːz]
verb
continua
1. To persist in an activity or process without interruption
The meeting continues after lunch.
A reunião continua após o almoço.
2. To remain in a particular state or condition
The weather continues to be sunny.
O tempo continua ensolarado.
3. To extend or resume something that was interrupted
We will continue the discussion tomorrow.
Continuaremos a discussão amanhã.
Synonyms
proceedspersistsresumesgoes oncarries on
Antonyms
stopsendsceaseshaltspauses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
continua
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
continua
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
continua
Standard usage
Portugal
continua
Standard usage with identical meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

continues to be seen
continues as before
continues in effect
continues unabated
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