2006-10-15 01:31:30 · 14 answers · asked by frostbitten 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
While some ot the synonyms are the same, the above writer is correct that continually has a more interruptive meaning, and continuouly a constant meaning. Then the Thesaurus ruins this by giving intermittently as a meaning of continuously.
2006-10-15 02:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We exist in a world of hyperral simulacra - among signs that bear no relation even to a provisional surface reality. So to set out on a quest to solve the interchangability of words would seem initially futile - this in its self might explain why postmodern philosophy strives to appear playful, ironic and parodic
2006-10-15 01:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by A1bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
If it drizzled from 7 AM to 8 PM without stopping, you could say, "It drizzled continuously the whole day".
But, if it drizzled, say, only from 7 AM to 7:30 AM, 9 AM to 10 AM, 12 Noon to 12:30 PM, 3 PM to 4 PM, 6 PM to 6:45 PM, you could say, "It drizzled continually the whole day."
2006-10-15 01:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by Trad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to use continually to describe something that happens frequently but might have short periods where it does not happen. Continuously describes something that happens all the time without a break so I would say no.
2006-10-15 01:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think not. Continually would be used where something happens again and again; continuously would be where something happens once and doesn't stop.
e.g.
My partner continually asks me not to burn the toast; the continuous whistling in your ears could be tinnitus
2006-10-15 01:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by PAUL H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, there is a subtle difference.
Continually means "without any interruption"
Continuously means "at every point"
2006-10-15 01:35:28 · answer #6 · answered by rchlbsxy2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The distinction is not altogether clear nor commonly accepted, even by the most stringent pedants. Read this article for more
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/learnit/learnitv265.shtml
2006-10-15 01:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
continual means almost the same as frequent.
continuous means non-stop
A refrigerator runs continually.
The earth rotates continuously.
2006-10-15 01:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by GreenHornet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, these words are not interchangeable.
2006-10-15 01:42:18 · answer #9 · answered by dodadz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
continously = At every point
continually = Seemingly without interruption
apparently not.
2006-10-15 01:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋