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continually

 

[ kษ™nหˆtษชnjuษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a repetitive manner

Continually means happening repeatedly or frequently without interruption. It implies a continuous or ongoing action.

Synonyms

constantly, frequently, persistently, repeatedly

Examples of usage

  • She was continually checking her phone for updates.
  • The machine beeped continually throughout the night.
  • He was continually making excuses for his behavior.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a consistent manner

Continually can also mean in a consistent or unchanging manner over time.

Synonyms

consistently, persistently, regularly, steadily

Examples of usage

  • The team worked continually to improve their performance.
  • She continually demonstrated her dedication to the project.
  • He continually showed his support for the cause.

Translations

Translations of the word "continually" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น continuamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคพเคคเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรคndig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terus-menerus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ั–ะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ…gle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตถใˆใš (ใŸใˆใš)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท continuellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ continuamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrekli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„์†ํ•ด์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุณุชู…ุฑุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neustรกle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neustรกle

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๆ–ญๅœฐ (bรนduร n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprestano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถรฐugt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะทะดั–ะบัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ davamlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ continuamente

Etymology

The word 'continually' originated from the Old French word 'continuel', which in turn came from the Latin word 'continuus', meaning 'uninterrupted' or 'continuous'. The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century, evolving to its current meaning of happening repeatedly or consistently.

See also: continual, continuance, continuation, continuing, continuity, continuous, continuously, discontinuance, discontinuation, discontinue, discontinued, discontinuity, discontinuous.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,166, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.