Ceaselessly: meaning, definitions and examples
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ceaselessly
[ ˈsiːsləsli ]
without stopping
In a ceaseless manner; without stopping or pausing.
Synonyms
continuously, endlessly, unceasingly
Examples of usage
- The rain fell ceaselessly throughout the night.
- She worked ceaselessly to achieve her goals.
incessantly
In a way that is unending or seemingly without pause.
Synonyms
incessantly, relentlessly, uninterruptedly
Examples of usage
- He chattered ceaselessly, never giving anyone else a chance to speak.
- The fans cheered ceaselessly for their team.
Translations
Translations of the word "ceaselessly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incessantemente
🇮🇳 निरंतर
🇩🇪 unaufhörlich
🇮🇩 tanpa henti
🇺🇦 безперервно
🇵🇱 nieustannie
🇯🇵 絶え間なく (taemanaku)
🇫🇷 sans cesse
🇪🇸 sin cesar
🇹🇷 aralıksız
🇰🇷 끊임없이 (kkeun-im-eobs-i)
🇸🇦 بلا انقطاع
🇨🇿 nepřetržitě
🇸🇰 neprestajne
🇨🇳 不停地 (bù tíng de)
🇸🇮 neprestano
🇮🇸 stöðugt
🇰🇿 тоқтаусыз
🇬🇪 უწყვეტლივ
🇦🇿 dayanmadan
🇲🇽 sin cesar
Etymology
The word 'ceaselessly' is derived from the verb 'cease', which comes from the Old French word 'cesser' and the Latin word 'cessare', meaning 'to stop or give up'. The adverb 'ceaselessly' emphasizes the continuous and unending nature of an action or state. It has been used in English language to convey the idea of something happening without interruption or pause.
See also: cease, ceaseless, ceaselessness, deceased, unceasing, unceasingly.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,531, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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