continent
Translation
continent
Examples
Africa is a very large continent.
Africa is a very large continent.
There are seven continents on Earth.
There are seven continents on Earth.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a large mass of land Asia is the largest continent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: landmass, mainland
Etymology
From Latin 'continens terra', meaning 'continuous land'. It combines 'con-' (together) and 'tenere' (to hold).
Memory Tips
Think of a continent as a large piece of land that is 'contained' or 'held together'.