continuation
gb/kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ us/kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 9600
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
state
1
state of something continuing
The state of something going on and not stopping.
Padrão de uso:
the continuation of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "continuation" when they only need the verb "continue", for example saying *"We hope the project continuation"* instead of *"We hope the project will continue"* or *"We hope for the continuation of the project"*.
Sinónimos
continuance (More formal and often used in legal or official contexts.)
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persistence (Emphasizes lasting for a long time, sometimes with effort or difficulty.)
Antónimos
cessation (Focuses on the complete stopping of something that was happening.)
Colocações
continuation of services
|continuation of talks
|continuation of the policy
|ensure the continuation
|allow the continuation
|uninterrupted continuation
Temas
time
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The contract guarantees the continuation of medical coverage for all employees.
- Parents are worried about the continuation of after-school programs if funding is cut.
- New investment is necessary for the continuation of the project next year.
- They argued that democracy depends on the continuation of a free press.
- The snowstorm forced the city to suspend the continuation of bus services.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We want the continuation of this class next year.
- They asked for the continuation of the free lunch program.
- Money is needed for the continuation of the work.
- The continuation of the game was not possible because of the rain.
Nome
B2
entity
2
next part that extends something
The next part of something, or something that makes the first thing longer.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is a continuation of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"the sequel of the road"* or *"next of the road"* when they mean the physical extension; in this case, "continuation" or "extension" is more natural, as in *"a continuation of the road"*.
Sinónimos
sequel (Often used for books and films; sounds more specific to stories and entertainment.)
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extension (Stresses adding extra length, space, or time, especially for physical things or deadlines.)
Antónimos
break (Suggests a clear change or interruption instead of something smoothly following from what came before.)
Colocações
a natural continuation
|a direct continuation
|a logical continuation
|a smooth continuation
|a continuation of the story
|a continuation of the road
Temas
media
|structure
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- This novel is a direct continuation of the author’s first book.
- The new policy is a logical continuation of the reforms started last year.
- The bike path is a continuation of the old railway line.
- The second season feels like a natural continuation of the show’s first season.
- The film is more a continuation of the original story than a complete remake.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This movie is a continuation of the story from last year.
- The road is a continuation of the main street.
- His new job is a continuation of his work in the same field.
- The second part is a continuation of the first lesson.
Nome
formal
C1
event
3
official postponement or extension
A formal delay or new date given for a meeting, hearing, or trial.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] grants a continuation of [meeting/hearing]
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize this meaning is mainly legal or official; in normal situations, "delay" or "postponement" is usually better than "continuation".
Sinónimos
postponement (More general; used for any kind of delay, not just in legal or official situations.)
Antónimos
adjournment without continuation (In legal use, ending a proceeding without scheduling a new date contrasts with granting a continuation.)
Colocações
grant a continuation
|request a continuation
|motion for a continuation
|a brief continuation
|a further continuation
|seek a continuation
Temas
law
|government
|business
Exemplos
- The defense attorney asked the judge for a continuation to prepare new evidence.
- Due to the witness’s illness, the court granted a brief continuation of the trial.
- The hearing was set for Friday, but the parties agreed to a continuation until next month.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The lawyer requested a continuation of the trial.
- The judge did not give a continuation, so the case started that day.
- They asked for a short continuation to find another witness.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
continuation
IPA
GB/kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
US/kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
con - tinu - ation (3 sílabas)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: continuation
- Plural: continuation, continuations
Família de palavras
Forms
continuations
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expressões
a continuation of
1/ə kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
describing something as next part
Used to say that one thing is the next part of, or follows naturally from, another thing.
Exemplos
- His latest book is a continuation of the story he began ten years ago.
- This project is a continuation of our work on clean energy.
in continuation of
1/ˈɪn kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
following on from something earlier
Used in formal writing to show that what you are doing or saying follows something that happened before.
Exemplos
- In continuation of our meeting yesterday, I am sending the updated figures.
- The report was written in continuation of the initial study completed last year.