continuous

adjective B1 Neutral

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Meaning

Continuous means something that happens without stopping or without breaks.

💡 Don't confuse "continuous" with "continual," which means happening repeatedly but with breaks.

Example Sentences

Is the continuous noise outside bothering you right now ?

The continuous noise from the street makes it hard to sleep .

The continuous noise outside did not help me focus .

The continuous rain made it hard to go outside today .

Word in Context

I woke up to continuous rain making a soft sound on my bedroom window . I made tea and sat by the window to enjoy the quiet morning . I read a short story while the rain kept falling and watched the small garden get wet . Because the rain did not stop , I decided to cancel my walk and clean the kitchen instead .

Common Phrases

continuous process continuous improvement continuous support

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