Continues
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third person singular present tense of continue; to persist or carry on with an action. It describes ongoing activity or extension in time or space.
“The investigation continues despite the lack of new evidence.”
Pronunciation
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/kənˈtɪnjuːz/
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Nine letters with common ending 'es' - useful for verb conjugation patterns
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Worth 11 points; versatile for extending other words with the 's' ending
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