continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

If something is continuous, it happens all the time without stopping, or seems to do so. For example, if you say 'There was continual rain', you mean that it rained often.

The continuous form of a verb is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb "be" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb):

CONTINUOUS definition: uninterrupted in time; without cessation. See examples of continuous used in a sentence.

Continuous definition: Uninterrupted in time, sequence, substance, or extent.

Jan 20, 2026 · Adjective continuous (not comparable) Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.

A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping. Residents report that they heard continuous gunfire. ...all employees who had a record of five years' continuous employment …

Continuous and continuously describe something that continues without stopping. Continual and continually usually describe an action that is repeated again and again.

con•tin•u•ous (kən tin′ yo̅o̅ əs), adj. uninterrupted in time; without cessation: continuous coughing during the concert. being in immediate connection or spatial relationship: a continuous series of blasts; a …

CONTINUOUS meaning: 1 : continuing without stopping happening or existing without a break or interruption; 2 : progressive