continent
Translation
continent
Examples
Africa is a very large continent.
Africa is a very large continent.
She travelled across the continent by train.
She traveled across the continent by train.
Grammar Patterns
a/the continent a large landmass Africa is a very large continent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: landmass, mainland
Etymology
From Latin 'continens terra', meaning 'continuous land', from 'continere' meaning 'to hold together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a large landmass that 'contains' many countries, or is 'continuous' land.