Definitions
- Referring to the act of carrying on with a task or activity. - Describing the continuation of a story, conversation, or event. - Talking about the resumption of an activity after a break or interruption.
- Referring to the act of continuing despite obstacles or difficulties. - Describing the continuation of a behavior or attitude despite attempts to change it. - Talking about the continuation of a situation or condition over time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the idea of continuing or carrying on.
- 2Both can refer to the continuation of an action or situation.
- 3Both can be used in various contexts, such as work, relationships, or events.
- 4Both imply a sense of perseverance or determination.
What is the difference?
- 1Obstacles: Persist implies continuing despite obstacles or difficulties, while continue does not necessarily have this connotation.
- 2Duration: Persist suggests a longer duration of continuation than continue.
- 3Change: Persist implies a resistance to change, while continue does not have this connotation.
- 4Attitude: Persist can suggest a stubborn or unyielding attitude, while continue does not have this connotation.
- 5Connotation: Persist can have a negative connotation, while continue is more neutral.
Remember this!
Continue and persist are synonyms that both refer to the act of continuing or carrying on. However, persist implies a sense of perseverance despite obstacles or difficulties, and a longer duration of continuation. It can also suggest a resistance to change and a negative connotation. On the other hand, continue is more neutral and does not necessarily have these connotations.
