B1 adjective Neutral

مستمر

/mustamir/

Continuing without interruption in time or space; ongoing.

Examples

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1

أنا في بحث مستمر عن وظيفة أفضل.

I am in a continuous search for a better job.

2

هناك تطور مستمر في العلاقات بين البلدين.

There is continuous development in the relations between the two countries.

3

المطر صار له يومين مستمر.

The rain has been continuous for two days.

Word Family

Noun
استمرار
Verb
استمر
Adverb
باستمرار
Adjective
مستمر
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'ST' in Mustamir as 'Stay' - it stays going.

Quick Quiz

التعلم ___ لا يتوقف بانتهاء الدراسة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: مستمر

Examples

1

أنا في بحث مستمر عن وظيفة أفضل.

everyday

I am in a continuous search for a better job.

2

هناك تطور مستمر في العلاقات بين البلدين.

formal

There is continuous development in the relations between the two countries.

3

المطر صار له يومين مستمر.

informal

The rain has been continuous for two days.

4

تتطلب التجربة مراقبة مستمرة للنتائج.

academic

The experiment requires continuous monitoring of the results.

5

نحن بحاجة إلى تحسين مستمر لجودة المنتجات.

business

We need continuous improvement of product quality.

Word Family

Noun
استمرار
Verb
استمر
Adverb
باستمرار
Adjective
مستمر

Common Collocations

بشكل مستمر continuously
تطور مستمر continuous development
تدريب مستمر ongoing training
صراع مستمر continuous struggle
ضغط مستمر continuous pressure

Common Phrases

إلى ما لا نهاية مستمر

continuing indefinitely

على نحو مستمر

in a continuous manner

النجاح مستمر

success continues

Often Confused With

مستمر vs دائم

Da'im means permanent (forever), while Mustamir means ongoing (without stopping right now).

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Usage Notes

Very high frequency in IELTS Task 2 for describing trends (e.g., 'the continuous increase in prices').

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'dayman' (always) when they mean 'mustamir' (continuous/ongoing).

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'ST' in Mustamir as 'Stay' - it stays going.

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Word Origin

From the root (m-r-r) meaning to pass or go, Form X implies seeking to continue passing.

Grammar Patterns

بشكل مستمر اسم + مستمر

Quick Quiz

التعلم ___ لا يتوقف بانتهاء الدراسة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: مستمر

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