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continuous

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
without a pause or interruption:

Examples:

She is in continuous pain.
My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise.
A continuous whiteline (= line without spaces) in the middle of the road means no overtaking.
2
The continuous form of a verb is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb "be" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb):

Examples:

Some verbs, such as "love", "see", or "believe", are not normally used in the continuous form.
the past/present continuous tense
3
the form of a verb that is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb "be" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb):

Examples:

When "think" means "believe" or " have an opinion", we do not usually use the continuous.
the present/past continuous
4
without a pause or break:

Examples:

a continuous line of traffic

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