continually — Happening repeatedly over a period of time; occurring frequently and regularly, often with brief interruptions. Not necessarily without pause, but persistent.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Happening repeatedly over a period of time; occurring frequently and regularly, often with brief interruptions. Not necessarily without pause, but persistent.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtɪnjuəli/
Korean meaning: 계속해서, 끊임없이
Korean pronunciation: 컨-티뉴-얼-리 (강세: 티뉴)
Example Sentences
- My neighbor continually plays loud music, even during my favorite TV shows.
- The technology industry is continually evolving at a rapid pace.
- He continually forgets where he put his keys, so he bought five spare sets.
continually
ADVERB//kənˈtɪnjuəli//
Happening repeatedly over a period of time; occurring frequently and regularly, often with brief interruptions. Not necessarily without pause, but persistent.
Happening repeatedly over a period of time; occurring frequently and regularly, often with brief interruptions. Not necessarily without pause, but persistent.
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From Latin 'continuus' meaning 'unbroken' or 'connected,' which comes from 'continere' meaning 'to hold together.' The word evolved through Old French before entering English, carrying the sense of something that goes on without interruption.
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“My neighbor continually plays loud music, even during my favorite TV shows.”
“The technology industry is continually evolving at a rapid pace.”
“He continually forgets where he put his keys, so he bought five spare sets.”
“Students should continually review their notes to improve retention.”
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