CEFR A2

continents

noun

Meaning

One of the world's main continuous expanses of land (e.g., Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).

Examples

The Amazon rainforest spans several countries on the South American continent.
Many people dream of traveling to every continent.

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continents (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

Definition

One of the world's main continuous expanses of land (e.g., Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).

Examples

The Amazon rainforest spans several countries on the South American continent.
Many people dream of traveling to every continent.

How to Use continents

on the continent (prepositional phrase): Located on a continent, often used to distinguish from islands or specific countries. — "She grew up on the continent before moving to the UK."

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