continually
Americanadverb
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very often; at regular or frequent intervals; habitually.
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without cessation or intermission; unceasingly; always.
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
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J.W. joined us and chased rabbits all night in his sleep, jerking continually.
From Literature
Paramount, which had initially bid $108 billion for the entire company, continued to circle, launching a hostile tender offer aimed directly at shareholders and continually sweetening the terms of its bid.
From MarketWatch
Since the 1960s, the UK has built and maintained a fleet of submarines armed with American-built missiles under a technology-sharing agreement with the US, which are continually at sea.
From BBC
Biotechnology companies are continually searching for enzymes that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.
From Science Daily
State officials would not comment on the memo, but said state, local and federal officials were continually sharing information about threats and security efforts.
From Los Angeles Times
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