Continuing Synonyms and Antonyms

Of long duration
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. chronic
  2. lingering
  3. persistent
  4. prolonged
  5. ongoing
  6. incessant
  7. protracted
Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. preserving
  2. keeping
  3. upholding
  4. retaining
Antonyms:
  1. discontinuing
Span an interval of distance, space or time
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. extending
  2. covering

Words Related to Continuing

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Continuing Sentence Examples

  • He's fully committed to continuing this adventure.

  • He nodded, continuing to dry the pan.

  • He graduated at Harvard in 1863, continuing to study languages and philosophy with zeal; spent two years in the Harvard law school, and opened an office in Boston; but soon devoted the greater portion of his time to writing for periodicals.

  • The hand left her breast, caressing its way down her side, pausing briefly on her waist and then continuing down her hip.

  • By the time the Deans returned, most of Bird Song's guests had scattered off to the continuing Fourth of July happenings.

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