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continuing
kuhn-TIHN-yoo-ihng
Continuing (adj) means Ongoing; still in progress or effect. Example: “The charity relies on continuing donations from the public.”
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Ongoing; still in progress or effect.
"The charity relies on continuing donations from the public."
"Thanks to the continuing rain, the football pitch has been unusable all week."
"There are continuing concerns about the safety of the old bridge."
How to use continuing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that is still going on or still in effect.
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continuing education
continuing support
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What does “continuing” mean?
The word “continuing” means ongoing; still in progress or effect. In plain terms, something that is still going on or still in effect.
How do you pronounce “continuing”?
“Continuing” is pronounced kuhn-TIHN-yoo-ihng (/kənˈtɪn.juɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “continuing” in a sentence?
Here is “continuing” used in a sentence: “The charity relies on continuing donations from the public.”
What part of speech is “continuing”?
“Continuing” is an adjective.
Is “continuing” a common word?
“Continuing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between continuing and continuous?
'Continuing' means ongoing — still happening or in effect, without saying anything about breaks. 'Continuous' means unbroken, going on without any pause at all. A continuing problem may come and go over months; a continuous sound never stops. The two are close but not identical.
What is the difference between continuing and continual?
'Continual' describes something that happens repeatedly with gaps in between, like continual interruptions. 'Continuing' simply means still going on or in force. So continuing rain is rain that carries on; continual rain is rain that keeps returning in bursts. Continuing focuses on being ongoing, not on repetition.
What is continuing education?
Continuing education refers to learning that adults carry on after finishing formal schooling, often to update job skills or pursue an interest. The 'continuing' captures the idea of education that is ongoing throughout life rather than ending with a degree. It includes courses, workshops, and professional training.
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