continent
/ˈkɒntɪnənt/
con · ti · nent
ˈkɒn · tɪ · nənt
English Definition
n. one of the main landmasses on Earth
Significado en Español
continente
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “continent”:
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A
landmass
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B
island
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C
peninsula
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D
ocean
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A — landmass.
“continent” means n. one of the main landmasses on Earth
Common questions about “continent”
What does “continent” mean?
continent — n. one of the main landmasses on Earth. In Chinese: 大陆.
How do you pronounce “continent”?
continent is pronounced /ˈkɒntɪnənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · ti · nent.
Is “continent” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. continent appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.