repeatedly
word
/ɹɪˈpitɪdɫi/
/ɹɪpˈiːtɪdli/
Definition
If something happens repeatedly, it happens many times or again and again.
Usage & Nuances
'Repeatedly' is a formal or neutral adverb, often used to emphasize persistence or frequency. Common collocations include 'ask repeatedly,' 'try repeatedly,' or 'fail repeatedly.' It should not be confused with 'repetitively,' which suggests monotony rather than frequency.
Spanish: repetidamente - una y otra vezPortuguese (BR): repetidamente - várias vezesPortuguese (PT): repetidamente - várias vezesChinese (Simplified): 反复地 - 一再Chinese (Traditional): 反覆地 - 一再Hindi: बार-बारArabic: مرارا وتكرارا - بشكل متكررBengali: বার বারRussian: неоднократно - снова и сноваJapanese: 繰り返し - 何度もVietnamese: lặp đi lặp lại - nhiều lầnKorean: 반복적으로 - 여러 번Turkish: tekrar tekrar - defalarcaUrdu: بار بار - بارہاIndonesian: berulang kali - berulang-ulang
Example Sentences
She knocked on the door repeatedly.
basic
He was warned repeatedly about being late.
basic
The machine repeatedly stopped working.
basic
We called the office repeatedly, but no one answered.
natural
She repeatedly forgot where she parked her car.
natural
If you make the same mistake repeatedly, you should ask for help.
natural