The word "nonstop" serves as a synonym context clue for the word "incessant." Both terms convey the idea of something that is continuous or unending, which helps clarify the meaning of "incessant" in the context of the sentence.
Because of my diminutive size, opposing soccer players always tease me. They call me “shorty” and “small fry” almost every day. It doesn’t matter that I’m the best player on the soccer team; the teasing is nonstop. Their incessant teasing bothers me so much that I’ve decided to retaliate. Won’t they be surprised when they can’t find their uniforms!
What type of context clue for incessant is the word nonstop?
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