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 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 Nuclear plants must be continuously staffed to avoid the risk of a meltdown. Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2024 Toast over low heat, stirring continuously, for 1 minute or until the spice mix becomes fragrant. 4. Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 For fans looking to park off-site, the Current announced a last-stretch shuttle that will run continuously, beginning four hours before the match and ending two hours after the match’s conclusion. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 Since then, officials have continuously reviewed that policy, all the while consulting with the Foleys and other families of former hostages and other Americans wrongfully detained abroad, according to the official. Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024 Since then the German economy has spluttered like a car that’s continuously stalling as higher energy costs put the brakes on Germany’s vast industrial base. Simon Constable, Forbes, 25 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 2024.

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