continuing
word · lemma: continue
/kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/
kuhn-TIN-yoo-ing
/kəntˈɪnjuːɪŋ/
kuhn-TIN-yoo-ing
Definition
Happening without stopping, or still happening at the present time. Often describes something that started earlier and has not yet ended.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adjective before nouns ("continuing efforts", "continuing support"). Common in formal, academic, or business contexts. Not the same as 'continuous,' which emphasizes no interruption at all.
Spanish: continuo - en curso - que siguePortuguese (BR): contínuo - em andamento - em continuaçãoPortuguese (PT): contínuo - em curso - em continuaçãoChinese (Simplified): 持续的 - 继续的Chinese (Traditional): 持續的 - 繼續的Hindi: जारी - लगातारArabic: مستمر - متواصلBengali: চলমান - অব্যাহতRussian: продолжающийсяJapanese: 継続するVietnamese: liên tục - đang diễn raKorean: 지속적인Turkish: devam edenUrdu: جاری - مسلسلIndonesian: berkelanjutan - yang sedang berlangsung
Example Sentences
We are grateful for your continuing support.
basic
There is continuing construction on Main Street.
basic
Her continuing education helps her job.
basic
Despite challenges, the team showed continuing dedication.
natural
We appreciate your continuing efforts to improve the project.
natural
The continuing rain caused flooding in the streets.
natural