Meaning & Definition of word "Continually"
Continually
/kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/
adverb:
- 1. In a continuous manner; without interruption.
- Example: The organization has been continually improving its services over the past decade.
- 2. Repeatedly; happening frequently.
- Example: He continually checks his phone for messages during meetings.
- 3. For an extended period of time without stopping.
- Example: The rain has been falling continually since last night.
- 4. In a steady or unchanging way.
- Example: The temperature has been continually rising throughout the day.
Etymology
●From the Latin 'continuare', meaning to join together.
Common Phrases and Expressions
continually improving:
Actively making progress or getting better over time.
continually pushing:
Consistently striving to achieve or attain something.
Related Words
continuous:
Uninterrupted in time; without cessation.
continue:
To persist in an activity or process.
Slang Meanings of continually
Meaning: Nonstop
● Example Sentence: I've been working nonstop since this morning.
Meaning: On repeat
● Example Sentence: I play this song on repeat all day.