cont

IPA/kˈɒnt/
IPA/kˈɔnt/

cont — abbreviation

1. a short written form of 'continued', used in notes, headings, lists, and other p

1.縮寫A2
釋義

a short written form of 'continued', used in notes, headings, lists, and other printed text to show that the material carries on in the next line, page, column, or section.

例句

At the bottom of page 12, the report said 'cont. on next page.'

cont. on next page in printed documents

The editor typed cont. under the headline to show the story continued.

editorial label showing text continues

同義詞
  • continued

    the full written form, used when there is enough space

  • cont'd

    an alternative abbreviation, more common in older publishing and forms

文法句型

cont. on next page

cont. below

to be cont.

用法筆記

Usually written as 'cont.' with a period when space is tight, especially in notes, tables, page headings, and older print layouts. In ordinary sentences or speech, writers normally use the full word 'continued' or the verb 'continue' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The class is cont. next week.
✅The class continues next week.
💡use the full verb in ordinary sentences; 'cont.' is only a written abbreviation.
❌Please read the cont chapter.
✅Please read the continued chapter.
💡the abbreviation works as a label or note, not as a regular adjective inside running prose.