Continuing (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Of long duration; "chronic money problems".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The patient had been experiencing continuing back pain for several years and had tried various treatments.
• Her continuing struggle with addiction had caused a strain on her relationships with family and friends.
• The city was plagued by continuing issues with poverty and crime, despite efforts to revitalize the area.
• The team faced continuing challenges in finding a suitable replacement for the injured player.
• The country's continuing economic instability made it difficult for businesses to invest and grow.

Synonyms

• Chronic

Meaning ²

Remaining in force or being carried on without letup; "the act provided a continuing annual appropriation"; "the continuing struggle to put food on the table".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The school offers continuing education courses for teachers and professionals in various fields.
• There's been a continuing interest in sustainable living over the past few years.
• Despite initial success, the project's funding remains an issue in the continuing effort to aid low-income families.
• Their hard work paid off in the end after the continuing struggles they had to endure in their first year.
• Many athletes participate in continuing sports-related physical training even during their off-seasons to stay competitive.