continuously

adverb

con·​tin·​u·​ous·​ly kən-ˈtin-yü-əs-lē How to pronounce continuously (audio)
Synonyms of continuouslynext
: 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

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By continuously analyzing demand signals, inventory positions, supplier delays and transportation constraints, AI can identify potential problems earlier and help teams adjust replenishment and fulfillment plans before customers feel the impact. — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 In the lab the frame was locked into an industrial rig where pneumatic pistons continuously hammer thousands of Newtons of force into the joints. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 Care teams monitored them continuously for signs of adjustment, including eating regularly, exploring their habitats and socializing with each other. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Permafrost on the mountains, the continuously frozen soil and sediment, is now changing, said Byers. — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously

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

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“Continuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuously. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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