# repeatedly

/ɹɪˈpitɪdɫi/ (US) · /ɹɪpˈiːtɪdli/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/repeatedly
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

doing something many times or over and over again. You use this when an action happens more than once in a short period.

For teachers: 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- Despite being warned repeatedly about the security risks, the department continued to use outdated protocols that left the network vulnerable to external attacks.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He repeatedly did knock on the door" but "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.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause; can also appear before the main verb for emphasis.

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