continuance
gb/kəntˈɪnjuəns/ us/kəntˈɪnjuəns/
C1
Inglés
~ 7200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
C1
state
1
the state of continuing over time
The state of something going on or staying the same for some time.
Patrón de uso:
the continuance of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "continuance" with "continuation." In many cases both are possible, but "continuation" is more common in everyday English. "Continuance" sounds more formal and is often used in official or legal-style writing. Do not confuse it with the adjective "continuous," which describes something that does not stop at all.
Sinónimos
continuation (Very close in meaning; often slightly broader and more common in everyday use than "continuance.")
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duration (Focuses on the length of time something lasts, not on the idea of staying in the same state.)
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persistence (Adds a feeling of effort or difficulty in continuing, which "continuance" itself does not always imply.)
Antónimos
end (General word for when something stops, the opposite of continuing.)
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termination (A more formal word for bringing something to a stop, especially officially.)
Colocaciones
the continuance of [something]
|continuance of operations
|continuance of support
|continuance in office
|peaceful continuance
|for the continuance of [something]
Temas
time
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The contract includes terms for the continuance of service after the first year.
- His reelection ensured the continuance of the current economic policies.
- The charity depends on the continuance of public donations.
- They argued that strict laws are necessary for the continuance of public order.
- The report expressed concern about the continuance of violence in the region.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The company needs money for the continuance of its work.
- Her win meant the continuance of her time as president.
- The school depends on the continuance of help from parents.
- We all hope for the continuance of peace in our country.
- The continuance of the project will help many people.
Sustantivo
technical
C2
event
2
court-ordered delay of a case
In a court, an official delay that moves a trial or hearing to a later day.
Patrón de uso:
to grant/deny a continuance in [case]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "continuance" in legal use means the case is continuing, but it actually means the case is delayed to a later date. Do not use it for non-legal delays (use "delay" or "postponement" instead).
Sinónimos
postponement (General word for delaying something; not limited to legal contexts.)
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adjournment (Another legal term, but more often refers to pausing or suspending a meeting or court session rather than rescheduling the whole case.)
Antónimos
hearing (Refers to the legal proceeding actually taking place instead of being delayed.)
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trial (The court process going forward as scheduled, the opposite of postponing it.)
Colocaciones
grant a continuance
|deny a continuance
|request a continuance
|motion for a continuance
|seek a continuance
|oppose a continuance
Temas
law
|government
|time
Ejemplos
- The defense requested a continuance to prepare new evidence.
- The judge denied their motion for a continuance and ordered the trial to begin on Monday.
- Due to the sudden illness of a key witness, the court granted a two-week continuance.
- Both parties agreed to a continuance so they could attempt a settlement.
- Her lawyer asked for a continuance because he had another case scheduled the same day.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The lawyer asked the judge for a continuance.
- The judge did not give a continuance, so the trial started on time.
- Because the witness was sick, the court gave a continuance.
- They wanted a continuance to find more information.
- The continuance moved the hearing to next month.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
continuance
AFI
GB/kəntˈɪnjuəns/
US/kəntˈɪnjuəns/
Sílabas y acento
con - tinu - ance (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinu)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: continuance
- Plural: continuance, continuances
Familia de palabras
Forms
continuances
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
continuum
noun
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