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continuously

continuously

Meaning of continuously

without stopping

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British English/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/
American English/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/
Russian transcription[pɐstɐˈjanə]
continuously
continuously - постоянно
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continuously with Russian translation

continuously usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Команда постоянно проходила обучение, чтобы успевать за новыми технологиями.

The team trained continuously to keep up with new technologies.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он постоянно обновлял своё портфолио в течение года.

He updated his portfolio continuously during the year.

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continuously belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

continuouslyпостоянно
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

continuously synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between continuously / constantly / always / incessantly / ceaselessly / steadily

🇬🇧English
continuously

Indicates an action or process that proceeds without interruption over a period of time.

B2Very Often

The machine ran continuously for 48 hours.

Машина работала непрерывно в течение 48 часов.

🇬🇧English

Often means 'all the time' or very frequently, sometimes with an implication of annoyance.

B2Very Often

She is constantly checking her phone.

Она постоянно проверяет телефон.

🇬🇧English

Denotes something happening at all times or as a permanent habit; broader and more general than strictly uninterrupted action.

B1Very Often

She always arrives early.

Она всегда приходит рано.

I
🇬🇧English
incessantly

Stresses unceasing continuity, often with a negative or annoyed tone (something happens without stopping).

C1Rarely

She complained incessantly about the workload.

Она непрестанно жаловалась на объём работы.

C
🇬🇧English
ceaselessly

Formal or literary term meaning without ceasing; emphasizes unbroken continuity.

C1Rarely

The river flowed ceaselessly through the valley.

Река текла беспрестанно через долину.

🇬🇧English

Conveys regular, even, and sustained progress or rate rather than mere duration; often used with measurements.

B2Often

Sales increased steadily over the year.

Продажи стабильно росли в течение года.

🇬🇧English

Means 'continuing forever' or very frequently; often used rhetorically and can carry a negative or emphatic tone.

C1Rarely

He's perpetually late to meetings.

Он вечно опаздывает на собрания.

🇬🇧English

Implies lasting for an indefinite or infinite time — a lasting state or condition rather than ongoing repeated action.

B2Often

He was permanently banned from the forum.

Ему навсегда запретили доступ к форуму.

P
🇬🇧English
persistently

Emphasizes repeated or determined action despite obstacles; often about people or problems that keep occurring.

B2Often

She persistently pursued her goal despite setbacks.

Она настойчиво добивалась своей цели, несмотря на неудачи.

🇬🇧English

Indicates something happens many times; emphasizes repetition rather than continuous uninterrupted duration.

B1Often

He repeatedly asked for clarification.

Он неоднократно просил разъяснений.

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continuously translation: постоянно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce continuously

/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

continuously translation

постоянно

continuously examples

The team trained continuously to keep up with new technologies.

continuously transcription

/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/, /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

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continuously meaning: what does it mean?

without stopping

continuously pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

continuously is pronounced as /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

continuously definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The team trained continuously to keep up with new technologies. Translation: Команда постоянно проходила обучение, чтобы успевать за новыми технологиями.

Is continuously part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, continuously (постоянно) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is continuously part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, continuously (постоянно) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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