continents

word · lemma: continent

Definition

Large land masses on Earth, such as Africa, Asia, and Europe, that are separated by oceans.

Usage & Nuances

Always plural when referring to more than one. Often used with 'the seven continents'. Common in geography. Singular is 'continent'. Don't confuse with 'countries' or 'islands'.

Spanish: continentes Portuguese (BR): continentes Portuguese (PT): continentes Chinese (Simplified): 大陆 - 洲 Chinese (Traditional): 大陸 - 洲 Hindi: महाद्वीप Arabic: قارات Bengali: মহাদেশসমূহ Russian: континенты Japanese: 大陸 Vietnamese: lục địa Korean: 대륙 Turkish: kıtalar Urdu: براعظم Indonesian: benua

Example Sentences

There are seven continents on Earth.

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Africa and Asia are two continents.

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Antarctica is the coldest of all the continents.

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People from different continents bring unique cultures.

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Have you ever visited other continents besides your own?

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Animals like elephants and kangaroos live on different continents.

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