Definitions
- Describing a situation where someone continues to do something despite difficulties or obstacles. - Referring to the act of continuing to exist or endure over time. - Talking about a behavior that is maintained or repeated over a period of time.
- Referring to the act of carrying on with an activity or task. - Describing a situation where something keeps happening or existing without interruption. - Talking about a behavior or action that is ongoing or repeated.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the idea of something happening or existing over time.
- 2Both can refer to an action or behavior that is ongoing or repeated.
- 3Both can be used to describe a situation that persists or endures over time.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Persisted implies a stronger sense of determination or resistance to obstacles than continue.
- 2Duration: Persisted suggests a longer period of time than continue.
- 3Connotation: Persisted can have a negative connotation, suggesting stubbornness or resistance to change, while continue is more neutral.
- 4Usage: Persisted is less common and more formal than continue, which is versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Persisted and continue both refer to something happening or existing over time. However, persisted implies a stronger sense of determination or resistance to obstacles, while continue is more neutral and versatile. Persisted also suggests a longer duration and can have a negative connotation, while continue is more commonly used and can be used in various tenses and contexts.
