How to Pronounce Cont

To pronounce "cont", say CONT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does cont mean?

verb

  1. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

    “Do you want me to continue to unload these?”

  2. To make last; to prolong.

adjective

  1. Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption

    “a continuous current of electricity”

  2. Without intervening space; continued

    “a continuous line of railroad”

Synonyms

carry ongo onproceedresumekeepkeep onconnectedcontinuedextendedprotracted

Antonyms

discontinuestopterminatebrokendisconnecteddisjointunbrokendiscontinuous

Related words

ctlaccountsuitefollowingsequelresultfollow-upconsequence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cont"?▾

"Cont" has one syllable.

What does "cont" mean?▾

Cont: To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

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