to go on (being, doing, something)
persist, carry on
Cases of word usage
1) say (something more), continue by saying (something) (add)
2) to be real, actual; to continue living (exist)
3) (the cost of) food and rent; for always; a large tower in a castle etc; to continue to have (something); have (something) in one's possession and not give it back (keep)
4) coming after all others in order or time; to continue (for a period of time) (last)
5) to keep or continue (something) at a certain level; to keep (a machine, building etc) in good repair or working order (maintain)
6) the state or degree of determination to act, continue to try believe in the ability to win (morale)
7) to make an effort to continue with, do, (especially difficult or tiring) (persevere)
8) to continue to be a painful or annoying memory (rankle)
9) to be still present after a part has gone or has been away; to continue in the same place or condition (remain)
10) to continue to have, keep possession of, (something) (retain)