B1adjectiveeducationwork
US/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
UK/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
happening or existing without stopping or without a break
In context
After three days of continuous rain, many streets in Hue were flooded.
Our school uses continuous assessment, so homework counts as much as the final exam.
You need two years of continuous employment before you can get full benefits.
Words that go with continuous
adjective + noun
- continuous improvementThe company focuses on continuous improvement in customer service.
- continuous processLearning a language is a continuous process, not a short course.
- continuous flowThe pump keeps a continuous flow of water going to the rice fields.
- continuous assessmentContinuous assessment reduces the stress of one big final exam.
- continuous lineDraw a continuous line without lifting your pen from the paper.
- continuous rainThe match was cancelled because of continuous rain.
- continuous employmentWorkers need twelve months of continuous employment to get paid leave.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It rained continuous for three days.Correct: It rained continuously for three days.