Continue vs. Keep
Difference Between Continue and Keep
Continueverb
(transitive) To proceed with doing an activity; to prolong an activity.
Shall I continue speaking, or will you just interrupt me again?Do you want me to continue to unload these?Keepverb
To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
to keep silence;to keep one's word;to keep possessionContinueverb
(transitive) To make last; to prolong.
Keepverb
To hold the status of something.
Continueverb
(transitive) To retain someone or something in a given state, position, etc.
Keepverb
To maintain possession of.
I keep a small stock of painkillers for emergencies.Continueverb
(intransitive) To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
Keepverb
To maintain the condition of.
I keep my specimens under glass to protect them.The abundance of squirrels kept the dogs running for hours.Continueverb
(intransitive) To resume.
When will the concert continue?Keepverb
(transitive) To record transactions, accounts, or events in.
I used to keep a diary.Continueverb
To adjourn, prorogue, put off.
This meeting has been continued to the thirteenth of July.Keepverb
(transitive) To enter (accounts, records, etc.) in a book.
Continueverb
(poker slang) To make a continuation bet.
Keepverb
(archaic) To remain in, to be confined to.
Continuenoun
(video games) An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.
Keepverb
To restrain.
Continuenoun
(programming) A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.
Keepverb
(with from) To watch over, look after, guard, protect.
May the Lord keep you from harm.Continueverb
continue a certain state, condition, or activity;
Keep on working!We continued to work into the nightKeep smilingWe went on working until well past midnightKeepverb
To supply with necessities and financially support a person.
He kept a mistress for over ten years.Continueverb
continue with one's activities;
I know it's hard,but there is no choicecarry on--pretend we are not in the roomKeepverb
(of living things) To raise; to care for.
He has been keeping orchids since retiring.Continueverb
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last;
preserve the peace in the familycontinue the family traditionCarry on the old traditionsKeepverb
To maintain (an establishment or institution); to conduct; to manage.
Continueverb
move ahead; travel onward in time or space;
We proceeded towards WashingtonShe continued in the direction of the hillsWe are moving ahead in time nowKeepverb
To have habitually in stock for sale.
Continueverb
allow to remain in a place or position;
We cannot continue several servants any longerShe retains a lawyerThe family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staffOur grant has run out and we cannot keep you onWe kept the work going as long as we couldKeepverb
To hold or be held in a state.
Continueverb
carry forward;
We continued our research into the cause of the illnessKeepverb
(obsolete) To reside for a time; to lodge; to dwell.
She kept to her bed while the fever lasted.Continueverb
continue after an interruption;
The demonstration continued after a break for lunchKeepverb
To continue.
I keep taking the tablets, but to no avail.Continueverb
continue in a place, position, or situation;
After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviserStay with me, pleasedespite student protests, he remained Dean for another yearShe continued as deputy mayor for another yearKeepverb
To remain edible or otherwise usable.
Potatoes can keep if they are in a root cellar.Latex paint won't keep indefinitely.Continueverb
exist over a prolonged period of time;
The bad weather continued for two more weeksKeepverb
(copulative) To remain in a state.
The rabbit avoided detection by keeping still.Keep calm! There's no need to panic.Keepverb
(obsolete) To wait for, keep watch for.
Keepverb
To act as wicket-keeper.
Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.Keepverb
To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
Keepverb
To be in session; to take place.
School keeps today.Keepverb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
Keepverb
To confine oneself to; not to quit; to remain in.
to keep one's house, room, bed, etc.Keepverb
To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
Keepnoun
(obsolete) Care, notice
Keepnoun
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
Keepnoun
The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep.Keepnoun
The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge.
Keepnoun
The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.
to be in good keepKeepnoun
(obsolete) That which is kept in charge; a charge.
Keepnoun
(engineering) A cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place.
Keepnoun
the financial means whereby one lives;
each child was expected to pay for their keephe applied to the state for supporthe could no longer earn his own livelihoodKeepnoun
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
Keepnoun
a cell in a jail or prison
Keepverb
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
keep cleanhold in placeShe always held herself as a ladyThe students keep me on my toesKeepverb
continue a certain state, condition, or activity;
Keep on working!We continued to work into the nightKeep smilingWe went on working until well past midnightKeepverb
retain possession of;
Can I keep my old stuffed animals?She kept her maiden name after she marriedKeepverb
prevent from doing something or being in a certain state;
We must prevent the cancer from spreadingHis snoring kept me from falling asleepKeep the child from eating the marblesKeepverb
conform one's action or practice to;
keep appointmentsshe never keeps her promisesWe kept to the original conditions of the contractKeepverb
observe correctly or closely;
The pianist kept time with the metronomekeep countI cannot keep track of all my employeesKeepverb
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of;
He keeps the shop when I am goneKeepverb
maintain by writing regular records;
keep a diarymaintain a recordkeep notesKeepverb
supply with room and board;
He is keeping three women in the guest cottagekeep boardersKeepverb
allow to remain in a place or position;
We cannot continue several servants any longerShe retains a lawyerThe family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staffOur grant has run out and we cannot keep you onWe kept the work going as long as we couldKeepverb
supply with necessities and support;
She alone sustained her familyThe money will sustain our good causeThere's little to earn and many to keepKeepverb
fail to spoil or rot;
These potatoes keep for a long timeKeepverb
celebrate, as of holidays or rites;
Keep the commandmentscelebrate ChristmasObserve Yom KippurKeepverb
keep under control; keep in check;
suppress a smileKeep your temperkeep your coolKeepverb
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger;
May God keep youKeepverb
raise;
She keeps a few chickens in the yardhe keeps beesKeepverb
retain rights to;
keep my job for me while I give birthkeep my seat, pleasekeep open the possibility of a mergerKeepverb
store or keep customarily;
Where do you keep your gardening tools?Keepverb
have as a supply;
I always keep batteries in the freezerkeep food for a week in the pantryShe keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigeratorKeepverb
maintain for use and service;
I keep a car in the countrysideShe keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping tripsKeepverb
hold and prevent from leaving;
The student was kept after schoolKeepverb
prevent (food) from rotting;
preserved meatskeep potatoes fresh
