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continuous

con·tin·u·ous

continuous

 
 
pronunciation:
kn tIn yu s
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: going on without pausing or stopping; not broken.
The continuous noise of construction work on my street is very annoying.There is a continuous flow of water from the spring.
synonyms:
continual, incessant, nonstop, perpetual, persistent
antonyms:
temporary
similar words:
connected, consecutive, constant, endless, entire, eternal, everlasting, ongoing, restless, solid, steady
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derivations: continuously (adv.), continuousness (n.)
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