continuous
continuous
happening without stopping
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continuous synonyms
What's the difference between continuous / uninterrupted / constant / continual / ongoing
same as the headword
The machine runs continuously for 24 hours.
without any pause or interruption
We had an uninterrupted conversation for two hours.
remaining the same or happening all the time; stresses steadiness
There was constant noise from the street.
happening again and again, often with short breaks
We were interrupted by continual phone calls.
still in progress; not yet finished
The investigation is still ongoing.
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How to pronounce continuous and what this word means
continuous means continuous. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce continuous
/kənˈtɪnjʊəs/
continuous translation
continuous
continuous examples
She worked under continuous pressure all week.
continuous transcription
/kənˈtɪnjʊəs/, /kənˈtɪnjuəs/
Questions about this word
continuous meaning: what does it mean?
happening without stopping
continuous pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
continuous is pronounced as /kənˈtɪnjʊəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
continuous definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She worked under continuous pressure all week. Translation: Она всю неделю работала под непрерывным давлением.
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