Cool MateMeaning of Continuous
happening or existing for a period of time without being interrupted
In simple words: Something that goes on without stopping.
Continuous in a sentence
- The continuous sound of the waves was very soothing.
- Her continuous efforts to improve her skills paid off in the end.
- The continuous flow of traffic made it difficult to cross the street.
- He has a continuous schedule throughout the week with no breaks.
- The continuous increase in temperature indicates a change in climate.
How to use Continuous
Use 'continuous' to describe actions that happen all the time without breaks. Avoid using it in very informal settings; use 'non-stop' instead in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'continuous loop' in music that plays forever.
Related words
Collocations with Continuous
- continuous improvement
- continuous flow
- continuous learning
Opposites of Continuous
- intermittent
- discontinuous
- broken
Common mistakes with Continuous
- Confused with 'contiguous' which means touching but not necessarily continuous.
- Used incorrectly as 'continuously' when describing a process over time.
- Mispronouncing the word, often stressing the wrong syllable.
Continuous appears in
Continuous in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مستمر
شيء يستمر دون توقف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অবিরাম
যা থামে না।
- GermanDeutsch
Kontinuierlich
Etwas, das ohne Unterbrechung weitergeht.
- SpanishEspañol
Continuo
Algo que sigue sin parar.
- Persianفارسی
پیوسته، مداوم
چیزی که بدون توقف ادامه پیدا میکنه.
- FrenchFrançais
Continu
Quelque chose qui continue sans s'arrêter.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निरंतर
कोई चीज़ जो रुकती नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Continuo
Qualcosa che va avanti senza fermarsi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Contínuo
Algo que continua sem parar.
- RussianРусский
Непрерывный
Что-то, что продолжается без остановки.
- Urduاردو
مسلسل, پیوسته, متواتر
کوئی ایسی چیز جو رکے بغیر چلتی رہے۔
- Chinese中文
持续的
持续不断的事情。
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Frequently asked questions about Continuous
What does Continuous mean?
Something that goes on without stopping.
What is the definition of Continuous?
happening or existing for a period of time without being interrupted
How do you use Continuous in a sentence?
The continuous sound of the waves was very soothing.
Can you give another example of Continuous?
Her continuous efforts to improve her skills paid off in the end.
What are synonyms for Continuous?
Common alternatives include constant, uninterrupted, steady, ceaseless, perpetual.
What is the opposite of Continuous?
Opposite meanings include intermittent, discontinuous, broken.
What words go with Continuous?
It commonly pairs with continuous improvement, continuous flow, continuous learning.
What are common mistakes when using Continuous?
Confused with 'contiguous' which means touching but not necessarily continuous. Used incorrectly as 'continuously' when describing a process over time. Mispronouncing the word, often stressing the wrong syllable.
How do you pronounce Continuous?
US: /["/kənˈtɪnjuəs/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtɪnjuəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Continuous?
Use 'continuous' to describe actions that happen all the time without breaks. Avoid using it in very informal settings; use 'non-stop' instead in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Continuous?
"Continuous" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.