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  1. continuous continual continuing | WordReference Forums

    Jan 12, 2007 · Well I can't give you a catchall because I don't think one exists, but I'll try to explain the specific difference between the phrases. I will try to improve my writing skills through …

  2. continual / continuous / constant> conflict - WordReference Forums

    Apr 12, 2014 · A.continual B. continuous C. constant The word "continuous" emphasizes things continue without interruption while "continuous" means that things happen repeatedly. Could …

  3. continual/continued/continuous breakdowns - WordReference …

    Jan 19, 2024 · Hi, My question is about the difference between “continuous”, “continued” and “continual”. After reading the definitions of “continuous”, “continued” and “continual” in …

  4. continued vs. continous | WordReference Forums

    Jun 2, 2021 · We feel very confident about the runway ahead and returned to continued meaningful growth. What's the difference between continued and continuous? Can I replace it …

  5. Thank you for your continuing/continuous/continued help

    Jul 10, 2016 · "Thank you for your continued support" is the standard. You're thanking someone for what they have done (with a slight suggestion that it would be nice if they continued. …

  6. Always vs constantly | WordReference Forums

    Jul 26, 2017 #3 People also get confused between continuous and continual: continuous = all the time, without a break continual = most of the time, but off and on (i.e. with breaks) …

  7. Difference between gerund and present Continuous

    Feb 2, 2021 · A good way to tell the difference between the gerund and the present participle is to look for the helping verb “be”. If you find a form of “be” followed by the -ing form (I am writing) …

  8. is wearing or wears in the picture - WordReference Forums

    Oct 14, 2017 · To understand this properly, you must know the difference between the words “continu ous ” and “continu al ”. The continuous form of the verb describes a continuous action.

  9. how long have you sat / been sitting here - WordReference Forums

    Dec 22, 2017 · Hi, I´ve read (or been reading?) many threads on the difference between present perfect simple and continuous (progressive?), but I haven´t found the answer. I´d like to offer …

  10. continuous basis - WordReference Forums

    Oct 2, 2008 · For me, the difference is the same as that between continuous and continual - so both are strictly speaking correct, stylistic differences aside. On a continuous basis = done …