repeatedly
rih-PEE-tihd-lee
Repeatedly (adverb) means Again and again; many times. Example: “The child knocked repeatedly on the door until someone finally answered.”
adverb
1
Again and again; many times.
"The child knocked repeatedly on the door until someone finally answered."
"She repeatedly asked him to turn the music down."
"The alarm went off repeatedly throughout the night."
How to use repeatedly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOver and over, not just once.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more repeatedly
- Superlative
- most repeatedly
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Etymology
From repeated plus the adverb suffix -ly.
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Rhymes for repeatedly
wickedly
allegedly
hurriedly
decidedly
assuredly
excitedly
reportedly
admittedly
supposedly
undoubtedly
unexpectedly
wholeheartedly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “repeatedly” mean?
The word “repeatedly” means again and again; many times. In plain terms, over and over, not just once.
How do you pronounce “repeatedly”?
“Repeatedly” is pronounced rih-PEE-tihd-lee (/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “repeatedly” in a sentence?
Here is “repeatedly” used in a sentence: “She repeatedly asked him to turn the music down.”
What part of speech is “repeatedly”?
“Repeatedly” is an adverb.
Is “repeatedly” a common word?
“Repeatedly” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between 'repeatedly' and 'continuously'?
'Repeatedly' means something happens again and again as separate events, with gaps in between. 'Continuously' means it happens without stopping, as one unbroken stretch. Someone who knocks repeatedly pauses between knocks, while a continuously running motor never stops.
Where does 'repeatedly' go in a sentence?
'Repeatedly' is an adverb and usually sits before the main verb or after the auxiliary, as in 'she repeatedly asked' or 'he has repeatedly warned them.' It can also come at the end of a clause, as in 'they called repeatedly.' Placement is flexible, but keeping it close to the verb it modifies reads most clearly.
What is the difference between 'repeatedly' and 'often'?
'Repeatedly' stresses that the same action was done many times, frequently with a sense of insistence or persistence. 'Often' simply notes that something happens on many occasions without that emphasis. Saying someone 'repeatedly' asked suggests more determination than saying they 'often' asked.
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