continuous
/kənˈtɪnjuəs/
con · tin · u · ous
kən · ˈtɪn · ju · əs
English Definition
adj. unbroken, constant
Significado en Español
continuo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
liên tục
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Example Sentence
Continuous noise bothered him.
持续的噪声让他烦恼。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
continue(continue)+ous(many)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “continuous”:
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A
Interrupted
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B
Unending
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C
Variable
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D
Separate
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B — Unending.
“continuous” means adj. unbroken, constant
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ hum of the engine never stopped during the long flight.
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A
occasional
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B
broken
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C
continuous
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D
brief
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C — continuous.
“continuous” means adj. unbroken, constant
Common questions about “continuous”
What does “continuous” mean?
continuous — adj. unbroken, constant. In Chinese: 连续的.
How do you pronounce “continuous”?
continuous is pronounced /kənˈtɪnjuəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · tin · u · ous.
How do you use “continuous” in a sentence?
Continuous noise bothered him. (持续的噪声让他烦恼。)
What are synonyms for “continuous”?
unceasing, ongoing — all close in meaning to continuous (adj. unbroken, constant).
Is “continuous” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. continuous appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “continuous”?
continue(continue)+ous(many)
