Pronunciation: /ˈkɑn.tə.nənt/

Definitions of continent

noun a large continuous extent of land, typically separated by oceans or mountains

Example Sentences

A1 Africa is a continent.

A2 There are seven continents on Earth.

B1 The continent of Europe is known for its rich history.

B2 Australia is both a country and a continent.

C1 The continent of Antarctica is the coldest and driest place on Earth.

C2 The continent of Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a continent

Example Sentences

A1 Australia is a continent country.

A2 Africa is known for its diverse continent wildlife.

B1 The continent climate of Antarctica is extremely cold.

B2 The continent cuisine of Asia is varied and delicious.

C1 The continent history of Europe is rich and complex.

C2 The continent economies of North America are interconnected and influential.

Examples of continent in a Sentence

formal Africa is the second largest continent in terms of both land area and population.

informal I've always wanted to travel to every continent in the world.

slang She's been all over the continent, living her best life.

figurative His knowledge of the subject is like a vast continent compared to my tiny island of understanding.

Grammatical Forms of continent

past tense

continued

plural

continents

comparative

more continental

superlative

most continental

present tense

continent

future tense

will continent

perfect tense

have contined

continuous tense

is contining

singular

continent

positive degree

continent

infinitive

to continent

gerund

continents

participle

continuing

Origin and Evolution of continent

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'continent' originated from the Latin word 'continentem' which means 'continuous mass of land'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'continent' came to refer to large landmasses separated by water, with the modern usage referring to the seven main landmasses on Earth.