continuing
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.happening now and not stopping.
v.the present participle of 'continue', used to form continuous tenses or as an attributive adjective to describe an ongoing state.
Simple“The continuing rain made it impossible for us to play the match.”
In context“The continuing rise in global temperatures has prompted urgent discussions among environmental scientists regarding coastal infrastructure.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of keeping something going without a break.
n.the gerund form used as a noun to describe the process of persistence or the resumption of an activity.
Simple“The continuing of the tradition was very important to the local people.”
In context“The committee argued that the continuing of the project was essential for the economic stability of the region, despite the initial budget overruns.”
SynonymsAntonymscessationdiscontinuation
Usage continuing to use · continuing to tackle · continuing to rise