continuously
word
Definition
Without stopping at any time; going on without interruption.
Usage & Nuances
Used as an adverb, often with actions or processes that do not pause. Common with verbs like 'work', 'flow', 'improve'. Do not confuse with 'constantly'—'continuously' emphasizes no interruption at all, while 'constantly' means 'very often'. More formal than 'all the time'.
Spanish: continuamentePortuguese (BR): continuamentePortuguese (PT): continuamenteChinese (Simplified): 持续地Chinese (Traditional): 持續地Hindi: लगातारArabic: بِاسْتِمْرارBengali: অবিরামভাবে - নিরবচ্ছিন্নভাবেRussian: непрерывноJapanese: 継続的に - 絶え間なくVietnamese: liên tụcKorean: 지속적으로 - 끊임없이Turkish: aralıksız - kesintisiz olarakUrdu: مسلسل طور پر - بغیر رکےIndonesian: terus-menerus - tanpa henti
Example Sentences
Please keep the machine continuously running.
basic
Water flowed continuously from the tap.
basic
He spoke continuously for one hour.
basic
If you water these plants continuously, they'll grow faster.
natural
The rain fell continuously throughout the night.
natural
She has been studying continuously to prepare for the exam.
natural