Word
repeatedly
Phoneticsre·peat·ed·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈpitɪdɫi/
UK/ɹɪpˈiːtɪdli/
Adverb of frequency
Definition
adv. doing something many times or over and over again. You use this when an action happens more than once in a short period.
adv. occurring many times in constant succession. Often used to emphasize the persistence or frequency of an action.
Examples
“He knocked repeatedly on the door until someone answered.”
“The software crashed repeatedly during the update, forcing the IT team to restart the entire process.”
“Despite being warned repeatedly about the security risks, the department continued to use outdated protocols that left the network vulnerable to external attacks.”
Examples
simple
“He knocked repeatedly on the door until someone answered.”
contextual
“The software crashed repeatedly during the update, forcing the IT team to restart the entire process.”
complex
“Despite being warned repeatedly about the security risks, the department continued to use outdated protocols that left the network vulnerable to external attacks.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “repeatedly” in context.
Usage
Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause; can also appear before the main verb for emphasis.
Pitfall
He repeatedly did knock on the door
He repeatedly knocked on the door
When placed before the verb, it should sit between the subject and the main verb, not before an auxiliary used for simple emphasis.
Etymology
From repeated + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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