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    Continue , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Continued ; p. pr. & vb. n. Continuing.] [F. continuer, L. continuare, -tinuatum, to connect, continue, fr. continuus. See Continuous, and cf. Continuate.]
    1. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
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      Here to continue, and build up here
      A growing empire.
      Milton.

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      They continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat.
      Matt. xv. 32.

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    2. To be permanent or durable; to endure; to last.
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      But now thy kingdom shall not continue.
      1 Sam. xiii. 14.

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    3. To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere; to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a particular condition, course, or series of actions; as, the army continued to advance.
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      If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.
      John viii. 31.
      Syn. -- To persevere; persist. See Persevere.
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    Continued , p. p. & a. Having extension of time, space, order of events, exertion of energy, etc.; extended; protracted; uninterrupted; also, resumed after interruption; extending through a succession of issues, session, etc.; as, a continued story. “Continued woe.” Jenyns. “Continued succession.” Locke.
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    Continued bass (Mus.), a bass continued through an entire piece of music, while the other parts of the harmony are indicated by figures beneath the bass; the same as thorough bass or figured bass; basso continuo. [It.] -- Continued fever (Med.), a fever which presents no interruption in its course. -- Continued fraction (Math.), a fraction whose numerator is 1, and whose denominator is a whole number plus a fraction whose numerator is 1 and whose denominator is a whole number, plus a fraction, and so on. -- Continued proportion (Math.), a proportion composed of two or more equal ratios, in which the consequent of each preceding ratio is the same with the antecedent of the following one; as, 4 : 8 : 8 : 16 :: 16 : 32.
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