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continually

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

continually means: Very often, with the same thing happening again and again.

adverb

AGAIN AND AGAINB2

Very often, with the same thing happening again and again.

  • He continually loses his keys.
  • Prices are continually changing.
  • She continually asked the same question during the meeting.

Similar words: repeatedly, often, constantly

Opposites: rarely

Common phrases: continually changing, continually ask, complain continually

WITHOUT STOPPINGB2

Without stopping or taking a break.

  • It rained continually all night.
  • The pump ran continually for three days.
  • Water flows continually through this pipe.

Similar words: continuously, nonstop

Opposites: intermittently

Common phrases: run continually, rain continually, continually burning

Questions about continually

What does continually mean?

Very often, with the same thing happening again and again.

What is continually in other languages?

Türkçe: sık sık · Español: repetidamente · Français: sans cesse · Deutsch: ständig · Italiano: continuamente · 日本語: 何度も

How do you pronounce continually?

It is pronounced /kənˈtɪnjuəli/.

How do you use continually in a sentence?

He continually loses his keys. Prices are continually changing.

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