repeatedly — many times; again and again
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: many times; again and again
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
Example Sentences
- My alarm clock repeatedly went off, but I kept hitting the snooze button.
- The teacher repeatedly reminded students about the exam date.
- He repeatedly checked his phone for messages like a lovesick teenager.
repeatedly
ADVERB[/rɪˈpiːtɪdli/]
many times; again and again
many times; again and again
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'repetere', a combination of 're' (again) and 'petere' (to seek, to strive). The Latin verb evolved to mean 'to do again' or 'to iterate', and the English adverbial suffix '-ly' was later appended to form the modern adverb.
Breakdown
re- (again) + petere (to seek, to strive) + -ed (past participle) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming an adverb from an adjective)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My alarm clock repeatedly went off, but I kept hitting the snooze button.”
“The teacher repeatedly reminded students about the exam date.”
“He repeatedly checked his phone for messages like a lovesick teenager.”
“The company repeatedly promised improvements but delivered nothing.”
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