Word
continuing
Phoneticscon·tin·u·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/
UK/kəntˈɪnjuːɪŋ/
Definitions
01ongoing action
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.
“The continuing rain made it impossible for us to play the match.”
“The continuing rise in global temperatures has prompted urgent discussions among environmental scientists regarding coastal infrastructure.”
Synonyms
02the act of carrying on
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
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.
“The continuing of the tradition was very important to the local people.”
“The committee argued that the continuing of the project was essential for the economic stability of the region, despite the initial budget overruns.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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