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continent

Definition

  • noun: one of the great divisions of land (such as North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, or Antarctica) of the Earth
  • noun: one of the six or seven great divisions of land on the globe
  • adjective: exercising 'continence'
  • used with 'the'
  • synonyms: restraining, opposing, temperate

Examples

  • The book provides information on hotels in Britain and on 'the Continent'.

  • the African 'continent' = the 'continent' of Africa

  • Most children are 'continent' by age three.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Obi-Wan. May the Force be with you. Good-bye, old friend. May the Force be with you. MAN: Fortunately, most of the cities are concentrated on this small continent here. - On the far side. - I’ll keep them distracted until you get there. - Just don’t take too long. Come on. When have I (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith