# contiguous vs continuous

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### contiguous
*adjective · IPA /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/ · frequency rank #23,221*
Connected; touching; abutting.

### continuous
*adjective · IPA /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ · frequency rank #5,018*
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.

## Source
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