B1adverblanguagepsychology
US/kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/
UK/kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/
again and again over a long period, often in an annoying way
In context
The phone rang continually all morning, so I could not work.
She continually forgets to lock the door when she leaves.
Prices have continually risen over the past five years.
Words that go with continually
adverb + adjective
- continually changingThe rules are continually changing.
- continually evolvingTechnology is continually evolving.
adverb + verb
- continually improveWe continually improve our service.
- continually complainHe continually complains about the noise.
- continually interruptStop continually interrupting me.
- continually askThe children continually ask for sweets.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
continuously complainCorrect: continually complain