continual
gb/kəntˈɪnjuəl/ us/kəntˈɪnjuəl/
B2
英語
~ 5100
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
happening again and again over time
Happening many times over a period of time, often so much that it is a problem or feels tiring.
用法パターン：
continual [noun]
よくある間違い：
Learners often confuse "continual" with "continuous". "Continual" usually means something happens again and again with short breaks (continual problems, continual complaints), while "continuous" usually means something does not stop at all (a continuous line, continuous noise). In everyday speech, people sometimes mix them, but in careful writing it is better to keep this difference. Learners also sometimes say *"a continual" alone (e.g. *"He is a continual"), which is incorrect because "continual" must modify a noun (continual problem, continual stress).
類義語
constant (Often suggests something that does not stop at all, while "continual" can have short breaks between events.)
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repeated (Focuses on the fact that something happens again and again, but is more neutral and less likely to suggest annoyance.)
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ongoing (Suggests something still in progress, and is less likely to emphasize annoyance or frequency as strongly as "continual".)
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incessant (Stronger and more negative than "continual", suggesting something that feels like it never stops and is very irritating.)
対義語
occasional (Describes something that happens only sometimes, which contrasts with the frequent nature of something continual.)
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infrequent (Emphasizes that something happens rarely, the opposite of occurring many times.)
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sporadic (Suggests irregular, rare events with long gaps in between, unlike the regular repetition of something continual.)
コロケーション
continual problems
|continual complaints
|continual arguments
|continual interruptions
|continual pressure
|continual noise
テーマ
time
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The continual interruptions made it impossible for her to finish the report.
- His continual complaints about the noise started to annoy everyone in the office.
- The company faces continual problems with its outdated computer system.
- I’m tired of the kids’ continual arguments over the same small issues.
- There has been continual pressure on the team to increase sales.
学習者向け例文
- I am stressed because of the continual phone calls from customers.
- Their continual fights make the house feel uncomfortable.
- She is upset about the boss’s continual criticism of her work.
- The dog’s continual barking kept the neighbors awake at night.
- We have continual problems with our internet connection.
adjective
C1
property
2
almost unbroken over a long time
Happening for a long time with almost no breaks, so it seems like it does not stop.
用法パターン：
continual [noun]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think "continual" always means there are clear breaks, and "continuous" always means no breaks. In real modern usage, many speakers use "continual" and "continuous" almost the same when talking about long, almost unbroken situations (continual rain, continuous rain). In exams or formal writing, teachers may still prefer "continuous" for something truly without any break (a continuous line), so learners should be aware of this traditional difference.
類義語
continuous (Often preferred when something truly has no breaks at all; in everyday English it is frequently used with the same meaning as this sense of "continual".)
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nonstop (More informal and dramatic, used especially for things that feel like they never take a break.)
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unceasing (More formal or literary, emphasizing that there is no stopping.)
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constant (Very close in meaning; commonly used where there is little or no break, sometimes slightly less formal than "continual".)
対義語
intermittent (Describes something that starts and stops with clear gaps, the opposite of happening with almost no interruption.)
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periodic (Suggests something that occurs at set times with clear breaks, unlike the nearly unbroken nature of something continual in this sense.)
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brief (Highlights short duration, which contrasts with the long-lasting character of something described as continual.)
コロケーション
continual rain
|continual growth
|continual development
|continual improvement
|continual stress
|continual change
テーマ
time
|nature
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- After three days of continual rain, the streets were flooded.
- The city has been under continual stress from rising housing costs.
- Thanks to continual improvement in technology, smartphones are more powerful every year.
- The factory runs in a state of continual production to meet global demand.
- Their relationship went through a period of continual change as they adjusted to living abroad.
学習者向け例文
- We had continual rain for almost a week.
- She feels tired because of the continual stress at work.
- There is continual noise from the road outside our window.
- The company shows continual growth in its sales each year.
- Our city is in continual change because many new buildings are being built.
文法
辞書形
continual
IPA
GB/kəntˈɪnjuəl/
US/kəntˈɪnjuəl/
音節・強勢
con - tinu - al （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinu)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: continual
関連語
Core family
continue
verb A2
continually
adverb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
discontinue
verb B2
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