مستمر
Continuing without interruption in time or space; ongoing.
Examples
3 of 5أنا في بحث مستمر عن وظيفة أفضل.
I am in a continuous search for a better job.
هناك تطور مستمر في العلاقات بين البلدين.
There is continuous development in the relations between the two countries.
المطر صار له يومين مستمر.
The rain has been continuous for two days.
Word Family
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
أنا في بحث مستمر عن وظيفة أفضل.
everydayI am in a continuous search for a better job.
هناك تطور مستمر في العلاقات بين البلدين.
formalThere is continuous development in the relations between the two countries.
المطر صار له يومين مستمر.
informalThe rain has been continuous for two days.
تتطلب التجربة مراقبة مستمرة للنتائج.
academicThe experiment requires continuous monitoring of the results.
نحن بحاجة إلى تحسين مستمر لجودة المنتجات.
businessWe need continuous improvement of product quality.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
إلى ما لا نهاية مستمر
continuing indefinitely
على نحو مستمر
in a continuous manner
النجاح مستمر
success continues
Often Confused With
Da'im means permanent (forever), while Mustamir means ongoing (without stopping right now).
Usage Notes
Very high frequency in IELTS Task 2 for describing trends (e.g., 'the continuous increase in prices').
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'dayman' (always) when they mean 'mustamir' (continuous/ongoing).
Memory Tip
Think of the 'ST' in Mustamir as 'Stay' - it stays going.
Word Origin
From the root (m-r-r) meaning to pass or go, Form X implies seeking to continue passing.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
التعلم ___ لا يتوقف بانتهاء الدراسة.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مستمر
Related Vocabulary
More general words
يحدث
B1To take place, occur, or come about. It is used to describe an event or a change happening in time.
محدد
B1Clearly defined or identified. It refers to something specific, fixed, or precise rather than general.
مسيرة
B2The course of someone's life or career. It can also refer to a long walk, march, or procession.
مستجدات
B2The latest developments, news, or updates in a particular field, situation, or story.
ترميم
B2The action of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, or historical site to return it to its original condition.
اِنْجَاز
B2A thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill. It can refer to a personal achievement or a scientific breakthrough.
تعميق
B2The action of making something deeper, or intensifying a feeling, understanding, or relationship. Common in TOEFL academic discussions about research and cooperation.
جَوْهَرِي
B2Relating to the core, essence, or most important part of something; fundamental or essential.
مُرْتَقَب
B2Expected or anticipated to happen in the near future; awaited.
مُبَاغِت
B2Happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; sudden or surprising.
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