continuing
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lasting for a long time; enduring: Describes something that persists over an extended period, often implying a prolonged or chronic state.
- Remaining in effect or operation; ongoing: Describes something that is still active, valid, or in progress without interruption.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The country faces continuing economic challenges. (The economic challenges persist over a long period.)
- The continuing noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate. (The noise remained in effect without stopping.)
- Her continuing support was essential to the project's success. (Her support was ongoing and uninterrupted.)
Advanced Usage
"Continuing education": Refers to courses or programs of study taken after formal education, often for professional development.
- Many professionals enroll in continuing education courses to maintain their licenses.
"In continuing violation of": A legal or formal phrase indicating an ongoing breach of a rule or law.
- The company was fined for being in continuing violation of environmental regulations.
Variants and Related Words
- Continue (verb): To persist in an activity or state; to resume.
- Please continue with your presentation.
- Continuation (noun): The act of continuing; an extension.
- The sequel is a direct continuation of the first film.
- Continuous (adjective): Uninterrupted in time, sequence, or extent.
- The machine requires a continuous power supply.
Synonyms
- Ongoing: Currently happening or being done.
- Persistent: Continuing firmly or obstinately.
- Uninterrupted: Not stopped or blocked.
Related Phrases
Continuing resolution: (In U.S. government) A temporary law that allows agencies to continue operating at existing funding levels.
- Congress passed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.
Continuing professional development (CPD): The process of tracking and documenting skills and knowledge gained formally and informally beyond initial training.
- Doctors are required to undertake continuing professional development.
Adjective
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of long duration
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chronic money problems
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remaining in force or being carried on without letup
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the act provided a continuing annual appropriation
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the continuing struggle to put food on the table
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