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continues

The correct spelling is continues.

How to pronounce continues

noun

IPA: /kənˈtɪnjuːz/

Say it like: Con-tin-ues

The correct spelling is continues. An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost. For example: "Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

Usage Examples

Do you want me to continue to unload these?

When will the concert continue?

This meeting has been continued to the thirteenth of July.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.
  2. 2.A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.

verb

  1. 1.To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
  2. 2.To make last; to prolong.
  3. 3.To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.
  4. 4.To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
  5. 5.To resume.

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