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continuously

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈtɪnjuəsɫi// UK //kəntˈɪnjuːəsli// con·tin·u·ous·ly

adv. happening without any stops or breaks. You use this when something keeps going in a steady way for a long time.

adv. without interruption or cessation; in an unbroken sequence. Often used to describe mechanical processes or natural phenomena that do not pause.


SIMPLE

The machine runs continuously throughout the night.

CONTEXTUAL

The waterfall flows continuously, providing a steady source of power for the nearby village.

COMPLEX

In the high-tech laboratory, sensors monitor the temperature of the samples continuously to ensure that even a minor fluctuation does not compromise the integrity of the experiment.

Synonyms
Origin

From continuous + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.

Pitfall

The rain fell continually for three days.The rain fell continuously for three days.Learners often confuse 'continually' (happening frequently but with breaks) with 'continuously' (happening without any breaks at all).

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