nonstop
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adv.doing something continuously without stopping.
adv.occurring or performing an action without interruption or pause.
Simple“It rained nonstop for three days, so we had to stay inside.”
In context“The legal team worked nonstop through the weekend to ensure the merger documents were finalised before the markets opened on Monday morning.”
UsageUsually placed after the verb it modifies.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.describing a journey or activity that has no stops or breaks.
adj.denoting a journey, flight, or activity that proceeds to its destination or conclusion without intermediate pauses.
Simple“We took a nonstop flight from London to New York to save time.”
In context“The candidate's nonstop campaigning across the northern provinces eventually resulted in a significant lead in the local polls.”
UsageTypically used before a noun.
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a flight or trip that goes from one place to another without stopping.
n.a journey, particularly an aircraft flight, that does not involve any intermediate stops between the point of departure and the destination.
Simple“Is there a nonstop to Tokyo, or do I have to change planes?”
In context“The airline recently added a daily nonstop to Singapore, catering specifically to business travellers who wish to avoid lengthy connections in Dubai.”
Synonymsdirect flightAntonymslayoverconnection - 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a speech sound that you can keep making without stopping the air, like 's' or 'm'.
n.a speech sound produced without a complete closure of the vocal tract, allowing for a continuous flow of air.
Simple“The letter 'f' is a nonstop because the air keeps moving.”
In context“Phonetic analysis reveals that nonstops, such as fricatives and liquids, contrast sharply with plosives in terms of their acoustic duration.”
UsageUsed specifically within the field of linguistics and phonetics.
SynonymscontinuantAntonymsstopplosive
From non- + stop.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.