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continue

/kənˈtɪnjuː/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.
  2. A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.
  3. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
  4. To make last; to prolong.
  5. To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.
  6. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
  7. To resume.
  8. To adjourn, prorogue, put off.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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