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

  1. 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?"

  2. Continue as a verb (transitive):

    To make last; to prolong.

  3. Continue as a verb (transitive):

    To retain in a given state, position, etc.

  4. Continue as a verb (intransitive):

    To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

  5. Continue as a verb (intransitive):

    To resume.

    Examples:

    "When will the concert continue?"

  6. Continue as a verb (transitive, law):

    To adjourn, prorogue, put off.

    Examples:

    "This meeting has been continued to the thirteenth of July."

  7. Continue as a verb (poker slang):

    To make a continuation bet.

  1. Continue as a noun (video games):

    An option allowing a gamer to resume play after , when all have been lost.

  2. Continue as a noun (programming):

    A which causes a to start executing the next , skipping the statements following it.

  1. 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."