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continual(ly) and continuous(ly)

Continual(ly) and continuous(ly) are both commonly used for uninterrupted actions, processes, etc.

  • There has been continual/continuous fighting on the border for the last 48 hours.
  • I’ve been working almost continually/continuously since yesterday evening.

Continual(ly) is preferred for things that happen repeatedly, often annoyingly.

  • I can’t work with these continual interruptions.
  • She’s continually taking days off.