Continually

/kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
In a continuous manner; without interruption.
The organization has been continually improving its services over the past decade.
Repeatedly; happening frequently.
He continually checks his phone for messages during meetings.
For an extended period of time without stopping.
The rain has been falling continually since last night.
In a steady or unchanging way.
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

Nonstop
I've been working nonstop since this morning.
On repeat
I play this song on repeat all day.