continually

American  

[kuhn-tin-yoo-uh-lee] / kənˈtɪn yu ə li /

adverb

1. very often; at regular or frequent intervals; habitually.

2. without cessation or intermission; unceasingly; always.

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Commonly Confused

See continual.

Etymology

Origin of continually

First recorded in 1175–1225, continually is from the Middle English word continuelli, continueliche; continual, -ly

Example Sentences

“Then the following week would be like six to 10 huge boxes and just continually ordering,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The analysts said that as shoppers lose weight, they tend to buy cheaper clothing, given the cost of continually buying new clothes as they drop more pounds.

From MarketWatch

Lamarck disputed this, arguing “that life at its essence is creative agency, that living beings, especially the smallest and humblest of them, continually remake the world,” as well as themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The trust remains fully committed to learning from every family's experience and to continually improving the safety and quality of maternity care," he said.

From BBC

For thirty years she had worked as a governess in wealthy families and she continually compared our behavior with that of the young ladies and gentlemen she was used to.

From Literature

Related Words

• constantly
• continuously
• frequently
• regularly