Brian repeatedly told Chris that he owed him a pretty large amount of money.
Source: tatoeba (4721)
Repeatedly
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/
Synonyms for "repeatedly" (52 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Adverb(4 words)
Strong matches (15)
Adverb(2 words)
many a timemany timesmany times overmost oftenmuchnot infrequentlynot seldomoftoftenoften enoughoftentimes
Determiner(1 words)
more model organism education
Adjective(1 words)
numerous times
Related words (26)
ofttimesordinarilyover againover and overrecurrentlyrepetitivelyroutinelyseveral timestimetime after timetime and againtimes without numberunseldomusuallywhenever you wishyear after year
Adverb(10 words)
over and overover and over againperenniallyperpetuallypersistentlyrecursivelyrepetitively schedulingtime after timetime and againtime and time again
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: again and again, again and again, commonly, constantly, continually.
- Sentence evidence is available for repeatedly, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, derived_reverse, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "repeatedly".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "repeatedly"
Keep "repeatedly" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "repeatedly" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "repeatedly", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "repeatedly" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverb of frequencyadverb of repetition
More specific
4 entriesCollocations
6 entriesacross repeated trialsrepeatedly citedrepeatedly demonstratedrepeatedly observedrepeatedly testedrepeatedly used
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Emmet's theory appears repeatedly in these papers.
Source: tatoeba (65265)
Though I refused repeatedly, he insisted that I should go there.
Source: tatoeba (246777)
We have asked you repeatedly to settle your outstanding account for the invoice No.1111.
Source: tatoeba (249604)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "repeatedly"?
Closest matches include again and again, again and again, commonly, constantly, continually.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "repeatedly"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.