continuously

adverb

con·​tin·​u·​ous·​ly kən-ˈtin-yü-əs-lē How to pronounce continuously (audio)
: in a continuous manner : without interruption
a business that has been operating continuously for more than 50 years
a monitoring system that runs continuously
one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
The pressure was building slowly and continuously for several hours.
Editors are continuously updating the dictionary.
Sauté slowly, about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.Owen Dugan

Examples of continuously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Applications are accepted continuously, providing ongoing support to aspiring women in tech. Ebony Flake, Essence, 20 Mar. 2024 One story alleges that crew members were asked to continuously massage Schneider’s neck on set. Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024 For the entire 15-minute session, camera flashes continuously illuminated their faces. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024 Tornado watches stretched an astonishing 1,024 miles continuously from Graham, Tex., to Sandusky, Ohio, on Thursday evening. Scott Dance, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Imaginatively, humorously and tautly directed in the round by Justin Emeka, the play is continuously funny and deeply touching, and its characters feel authentic. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024 As for Fans Fest, Samson said other MLB teams would have a right to be upset that the A’s are continuously putting in little effort to connect with their fanbase, particularly when there’s revenue at stake. Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Life should be an engaging experience; continuously learning new skills is essential. Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024 Creating a system to meet with business leaders and craft a single message, no matter the topic, is critical to develop as broader social and political events continuously impact workplaces. Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

continuous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of continuously was in 1663

Dictionary Entries Near continuously

Cite this Entry

“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuously. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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