Continuesly vs. Continuously — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 13, 2023
"Continuesly" is a common misspelling, while "Continuously" is correct, meaning ongoing and without interruption. Ensuring proper usage of words enhances the clarity of communication.
Which is correct: Continuesly or Continuously
How to spell Continuously?
Continuesly
Incorrect Spelling
Continuously
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Continuesly and Continuously
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Key Differences
Think of “tin” in the middle of "Con-tin-u-ously" to remember the “tinu” portion.
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Note that "ly" often signifies an adverb, as in “continuously.”
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Note that “Continuously” contains “continuous” - keep the “ous” before adding “ly.”
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Use the phrase “Can Tin You Owe Us” to remember "Con-Tin-U-Ous."
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Remember that “continuously” and “constantly” both end in “ly.”
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Definitions
Continuously
Continuously implies happening without stop or interruption.
The rain fell continuously throughout the night.
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Continuously
Continuously denotes happening without breaks or pauses.
She ran continuously for five miles.
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Continuously
Continuously suggests occurring without interruptions or gaps.
The siren wailed continuously until help arrived.
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Continuously
Continuously indicates an ongoing, perpetual action.
The light flickered continuously.
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Continuously
Continuously means in an unending, successive manner.
He worked continuously to meet the deadline.
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Continuously
Attached together in repeated units
A continuous form fed into a printer.
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Continuously
Of or relating to a line or curve that extends without a break or irregularity.
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Continuously
Of or relating to a function between two topological spaces such that the preimage of any open set in the range is an open set in the domain.
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Continuously
Without pause.
The river continuously flows to the sea, it will never pause to let us cross on dry land.
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Continuously
With unflagging resolve;
Dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste
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FAQs
Why is it called Continuously?
From Latin “continuus” meaning uninterrupted, the adverb form describes an unbroken action.
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Which preposition is used with Continuously?
For; as in "continuously for hours."
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Which conjunction is used with Continuously?
And; as in "continuously and effortlessly."
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Which determiner is used with Continuously?
No determiner is commonly used with adverbs.
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How is Continuously used in a sentence?
"The river flowed continuously, never seeming to end."
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Is the word “Continuously” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither, it’s an adverb.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
