continues Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to keep happening or being; to last for a long time; to start again after stopping or taking a break. Example Sentence The rain continues to drench the Southeast. Synonyms abide; endure; keep; last; persist Antonyms cease; give; up; stop Hear It! Say It! Write It! continues Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: