continual
gb/kəntˈɪnjuəl/ us/kəntˈɪnjuəl/
B2
Engleză
~ 5100
állandó, folytonos, folyamatos
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
continual [noun]
The continual interruptions made it impossible for her to finish the report.
Az állandó félbeszakítások miatt képtelen volt befejezni a jelentést.
His continual complaints about the noise started to annoy everyone in the office.
A zaj miatti állandó panaszai kezdtek mindenkit bosszantani az irodában.
The company faces continual problems with its outdated computer system.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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I am stressed because of the continual phone calls from customers.
Stresszes vagyok az ügyfelektől érkező állandó telefonhívások miatt.
Their continual fights make the house feel uncomfortable.
Az állandó veszekedéseik miatt kellemetlen a légkör a házban.
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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).
Sens
happening again and again over time
Colocații
continual problems
|continual complaints
|continual arguments
|continual interruptions
|continual pressure
|continual noise
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
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.)
Teme
time
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Happening many times over a period of time, often so much that it is a problem or feels tiring.
Happening repeatedly over a period of time, often in a way that is tiring, annoying, or difficult to deal with.
C1
2
folyamatos
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
continual [noun]
After three days of continual rain, the streets were flooded.
Három nap folyamatos eső után elárasztotta a víz az utcákat.
The city has been under continual stress from rising housing costs.
A város folyamatos nyomás alatt áll az emelkedő lakhatási költségek miatt.
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We had continual rain for almost a week.
Majdnem egy hétig folyamatosan esett az eső.
She feels tired because of the continual stress at work.
Fáradtnak érzi magát a munkahelyi folyamatos stressz miatt.
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
almost unbroken over a long time
Colocații
continual rain
|continual growth
|continual development
|continual improvement
|continual stress
|continual change
Sinonime
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".)
Antonime
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.)
Teme
time
|nature
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Happening for a long time with almost no breaks, so it seems like it does not stop.
Continuing for a long time with almost no interruption, so that it feels as if it hardly stops at all.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
continual
IPA
GB/kəntˈɪnjuəl/
US/kəntˈɪnjuəl/
Silabe și accent
con - tinu - al (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinu)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: continual
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
continue
verb A2
continually
adverb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
discontinue
verb B2
Expresii
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