Definitions
- Describing a state of being in a particular place or situation for an extended period. - Referring to something that has not changed or moved from its original position. - Talking about someone or something that has stayed behind while others have left.
- Referring to an action or activity that is ongoing or uninterrupted. - Describing the act of persisting or carrying on with something. - Talking about something that is expected to keep happening in the future.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is ongoing or persistent.
- 2Both can be used to describe a state of being or an action.
- 3Both can be used in the past, present, or future tense.
- 4Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both words can be used to express duration or longevity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Remained is often used to describe a static state, while continue is used to describe an ongoing action.
- 2Duration: Remained implies a longer duration of time than continue.
- 3Movement: Remained suggests staying in one place, while continue does not imply any specific location.
- 4Connotation: Remained can have a neutral or negative connotation, while continue is generally neutral or positive.
Remember this!
Remained and continue are synonyms that both describe something ongoing or persistent. However, remained is often used to describe a static state or a longer duration of time, while continue is used to describe an ongoing action or something that is expected to persist in the future.
