Continuously

Without stopping or interruption; continuing over a period of time without a break.

adverb

Continuously

Without stopping or interruption; continuing over a period of time without a break.

adverb

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Imagine This

Imagine a factory conveyor belt that never stops; boxes roll past every second, day and night, with the lights on and the hum of machines never fading.

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Sounds Like

kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhs-lee

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Looks Like

continuous + -ly; visually similar to 'continuous'

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Remember This

Continuously describes an action with no interruption, unlike 'continual,' which implies repeated actions with possible breaks. It is the adverb form of 'continuous.'

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Other Forms

continuousadjective

continuitynoun

continueverb

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Connect With

constant, unceasing, nonstop, incessant

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Note

Use 'continuously' to describe duration without interruption. Do not confuse with 'continually' (repeatedly with breaks) or with 'continuous' (an adjective).