continuously

adverb

con·​tin·​u·​ous·​ly kən-ˈtin-yü-əs-lē 

: 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

Modern leaders should heed these warnings by setting clear boundaries, actively soliciting team feedback, and continuously self-assessing to avoid the costly mistakes Odysseus endured. — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

As silane and germane are hazardous gases, the researchers also built automated control systems that continuously monitor hundreds of operating conditions, helping maintain both safety and exceptionally high chemical purity throughout production. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Use a low- to medium-pressure setting (800–1,500 PSI) with a 25- or 40-degree fan tip, keep the nozzle 12–18 inches from the surface, and move continuously with the grain to avoid damaging the wood, Martinez says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

The system operates by altering the magnetic field to adjust fluid viscosity inside the dampers, continuously modifying compression and rebound damping. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

continuous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for continuously

• discontinuously