The lecture streamed continuously without buffering.
Rain fell continuously for three days.
The monitor records heart rate continuously.
Similar words
unbrokenly
around the clock
incessantly
ceaselessly
nonstop
steadily
constantly
uninterruptedly
Meanings
Without interruption
adverb
everyday
neutral
In an unbroken way, with no pause, gap, or break in time, action, sequence, or extent.
Examples
The pump runs continuously during the test.
Rain fell continuously for three days.
The monitor records heart rate continuously.
The lecture streamed continuously without buffering.
The road rises continuously toward the pass.
Air circulates continuously through the filter.
Similar words
uninterruptedly
constantly
steadily
ceaselessly
incessantly
nonstop
unbrokenly
around the clock
Etymology
Formed from continuous and the adverb suffix -ly. Continuous comes through French or directly from Latin continuus, from continere, meaning to hold together or be uninterrupted.
FAQ
What does continuously mean?
Continuously means without a pause, gap, or interruption.
How is continuously different from continually?
Continuously stresses an unbroken process, while continually often means repeated again and again with possible gaps.
Is continuously an adjective?
No. Continuously is an adverb. The adjective is continuous.
Can continuously describe space as well as time?
Yes. It can describe something connected without a break, such as a line, road, or range.
What is a common synonym for continuously?
Uninterruptedly is a close synonym, especially when no break is meant.
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