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cont.

cont.

4 4.5
Shows that the text goes on to the next page or section
  • other
: continuado
  • The story is cont. on page 5 after the advertisements.

Examples

  • In the meeting notes, the discussion was marked as cont. for the next session.

  • The report is cont. on the next page.

  • Please see the cont. section for the rest of the instructions.

  • Please see page 5 for cont.

  • The story is cont. on page 5 after the advertisements.

  • The report is cont. on the next page.

  • Please see the cont. section for the rest of the instructions.

Synonyms

continued
vscont.
229 1.3

Happening without stopping for a period of time

is an abbreviated mark used to show content goes on to the next page
contd.
vscont.
1 6.0

A short form showing text goes on the next page

is a shorter abbreviation used to show content carries on to the next page

Surface Forms

cont. main

Etymology

The word cont. is a short form of continued, from the same root as continue, which means 'to carry on' or 'go on'. So when you see cont. it tells you the text or idea 'continues' on the next page or section.