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continuously
[/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/]
adverb
continuamente
1.
Without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
The machine runs continuously throughout the day.
A máquina funciona continuamente durante todo o dia.
2.
In a way that extends or occurs without gaps in space or time
The pain has been present continuously for three weeks.
A dor tem estado presente continuamente por três semanas.
3.
Repeatedly or constantly, one after another
He continuously checked his phone for messages.
Ele continuamente verificava seu telefone para mensagens.
Synonyms
constantly
continuously
incessantly
perpetually
uninterruptedly
Antonyms
intermittently
sporadically
occasionally
discontinuously
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
continuamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
continuamente
No regional variation
São Paulo
continuamente
No regional variation
Portugal
continuamente
Standard usage; also 'ininterruptamente' for emphasis
Related Idioms & Phrases
on and on
day in and day out
round the clock
24/7
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