Synonyms

continuously

American

[kuhn-tin-yoo-uhs-lee] / kənˈtɪn yu əs li /

adverb

without interruption or cessation; unceasingly.

To remain eligible for scholarship aid, a student must remain continuously enrolled at an educational institution located in the state.
in a directly connected way.

A mountainous spine, the Great Dividing Range, extends almost continuously from Far North Queensland to Victoria.

Other Word Forms

noncontinuously adverb
quasi-continuously adverb
semicontinuously adverb
uncontinuously adverb

Etymology

Origin of continuously

continuous ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Modi said that "our cooperation in the defence sector is also continuously growing," hailing a "win-win partnership".

From Barron's

“I think having a way to continuously monitor this stuff will lead to improved knowledge,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an AI era when attackers can jiggle every virtual doorknob continuously, human defenders don’t stand a chance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Poor stock performance is a prerequisite for many activist campaigns, but in these cases, the contrast is glaring given continuously robust travel demand in recent years.

From Barron's

"I was overpaid for three months continuously - despite repeatedly contacting payroll to inform them," he told the BBC.

From BBC

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