repeatedly

American  

[ri-pee-tid-lee] / rɪˈpi tɪd li /

adverb

1. again and again; over and over.

   Once I got into the music and started listening to it repeatedly, I was able to piece together the lyrics.

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Etymology

Origin of repeatedly

repeated ( def. ) + -ly

Explanation

To do something repeatedly means to do it over and over again. If you text your friend repeatedly during her geometry test, she'll probably get annoyed and turn her phone off. If a teacher tells a student, "I've told you repeatedly that you need to raise your hand before you speak," it means that the teacher has said this many times. This adverb implies an ongoing or even constant kind of activity. At the heart of repeatedly is the verb repeat, which has the Latin root repetere, "do or say again," or "attack again."

Example Sentences

Our reviews of court files found that statements made by the arresting officers were repeatedly debunked by video footage.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

The grid has also been repeatedly battered by storms and fires, requiring rebuilding and investment to harden equipment against future damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In these reactions, atomic nuclei repeatedly absorb neutrons and then undergo radioactive decay until they reach stable forms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

“Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named,” Perry’s rep said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Autumn’s body is writhing on the ground now, turning over repeatedly.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Related Words

• again
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• frequently
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