continually

adverb

con·​tin·​u·​al·​ly kən-ˈtin-yü-ə-lē How to pronounce continually (audio)
-yə-lē
: in a continual manner : without stopping or interruption
a security system that runs continually
We had endured a series of dark, gloomy, winter days, during which the sun had been continually hidden behind dense, rain clouds.George Thatcher
… I was too thoroughly swept away by this richly imagined and continually surprising novel to be concerned with cute comparisons.Edan Lepucki
They bickered continually, ignoring me as I worked around them.Paula Fox
: in a constantly repeated manner : over and over
being interrupted continually
She would write. I would read and edit, and sometimes shift the wordings, or change phrases or delete things. We would continually refine what was written.Herbie Hancock

Examples of continually in a Sentence

grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners the computer program continually updates the file with new information
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Adopt an ongoing monitoring approach to continually reassess risks and ensure compliance as the systems and regulatory landscape change. Hugo Farinha, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Jimmy Butler continually found open teammates, and those open teammates continually missed open shots. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025 To remain relevant in the ever-changing world of social media, a brand must stay true to its identity while continually adapting to new trends and platforms. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 History shows that scientific knowledge can be forgotten if not nurtured and continually revitalized. Ferric C. Fang, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for continually

Word History

Etymology

Middle English contynuely, from continuel continual + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of continually was in the 14th century

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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continually. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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