The difference between Continue and Discontinue
When used as verbs, continue means to proceed with, whereas discontinue means to interrupt the continuance of.
Continue is also noun with the meaning: an option allowing a gamer to resume play after , when all have been lost.
check bellow for the other definitions of Continue and Discontinue
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Continue as a verb (transitive):
To proceed with ; to prolong .
Examples:
"Shall I continue speaking, or will you just interrupt me again?"
"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"
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Continue as a verb (transitive):
To make last; to prolong.
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Continue as a verb (transitive):
To retain in a given state, position, etc.
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Continue as a verb (intransitive):
To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
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Continue as a verb (intransitive):
To resume.
Examples:
"When will the concert continue?"
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Continue as a verb (transitive, law):
To adjourn, prorogue, put off.
Examples:
"This meeting has been continued to the thirteenth of July."
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Continue as a verb (poker slang):
To make a continuation bet.
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Continue as a noun (video games):
An option allowing a gamer to resume play after , when all have been lost.
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Continue as a noun (programming):
A which causes a to start executing the next , skipping the statements following it.
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Discontinue as a verb:
To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying something.
Examples:
"They plan to discontinue that design."