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continent
What does continent mean?
continent (noun): one of the large landmasses of the earth.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use continent in a sentence?
- There are seven continents. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- Pioneers had to cross the continent on foot. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce continent?
/ˈkɑntənənt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does continent come from?
Borrowed from Latin continens, noun use of present participle of continēre (“to contain”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to continent
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “continent” mean?
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
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a large quantity or number; a great deal
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one of the large landmasses of the earth
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