continuously — In an unbroken or uninterrupted manner; without stopping or pausing throughout a period of time.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In an unbroken or uninterrupted manner; without stopping or pausing throughout a period of time.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/
Example Sentences
- My cat meows continuously when I'm trying to sleep, as if auditioning for a feline opera.
- The factory operates continuously, 24 hours a day.
- He continuously checks his phone during meetings, probably hoping for a text from his pizza delivery guy.
continuously
ADVERB[/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/]
In an unbroken or uninterrupted manner; without stopping or pausing throughout a period of time.
In an unbroken or uninterrupted manner; without stopping or pausing throughout a period of time.
She works continuously while he who previously acted deviously now watches!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'continuus' meaning 'unbroken' or 'uninterrupted,' which comes from 'continere' meaning 'to hold together.'
Breakdown
continu- (Latin root meaning 'to hold together without break') + -ous (adjective suffix 'having the quality of') + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat meows continuously when I'm trying to sleep, as if auditioning for a feline opera.”
“The factory operates continuously, 24 hours a day.”
“He continuously checks his phone during meetings, probably hoping for a text from his pizza delivery guy.”
“Scientists continuously research new ways to combat climate change.”
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