Ant. Independent, absolute, positive, uncontrolled, uninfluenced, unaffected.

Continual. Incessant, ceaseless, invariable, perpetual, constant, uninterrupted, unbroken, unremitting, continuous.

Ant. Exceptional, irregular, casual, contingent, intermittent, interrupted, suspended.

Continually. Constantly, perpetually, ever, always, repeatedly, frequently, continuously.

Ant. Occasionally, rarely, sometimes.

Continue. Remain, endure, persist; abide, stay, tarry; persevere, be constant or steadfast.

Ant. Stop, cease, fail, pause.

Contract, n. Compact, stipulation, agreement, arrangement, bargain, covenant, pact, obligation, pledge, engagement, bond.

Ant. Promise, parole, assurance, understanding, assumption.

Contract, v. Narrow, abbreviate, abridge, lessen, reduce, compress; shrivel, shrink; agree, stipulate, bargain.