continuously
Translation
continuously, without interruption, incessantly
Examples
The machine runs continuously for 24 hours.
The machine runs continuously for 24 hours.
He talked continuously throughout the movie.
He talked continuously throughout the film.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) continuously modifies a verb The rain fell continuously all day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: constantly, incessantly, uninterruptedly; Antonyms: intermittently, periodically
Etymology
From Latin 'continuus' (uninterrupted), plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to continue'. 'Continuously' describes the manner of that action: without stopping.