What does "continually" mean?

In regular or repeated succession; very often.

How do you pronounce "continually"?

Pronounced //kənˈtɪnjuəli//.

Common synonyms include: constantly, permanently, ad infinitum, again and again, always, at a stretch.

//kənˈtɪnjuəli// adv

adv ·Moderate ·College level

Adverb

1
In regular or repeated succession; very often.
"Guatemalan snowpea production has continually been harmed by insect and disease infestations."
2
In a continuous manner; non-stop. proscribed, sometimes

Adverb

"He became bad-tempered, continually criticized his wife's cooking and complained of a pain in his stomach."

From continual + -ly.

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