The c****s join to form one continual waterway.
The c****s join to form one continuous waterway.
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A line of cars stretched continually down the motorway.
A line of cars stretched continuously down the motorway.
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continual = happening repeatedly over a long period of time, especially
in a way that you find annoying: 'That telephone has been ringing
continually.'
continuous = without any break or interruption: 'Gas central heating
provides a continuous supply of hot water.'
I grew tired of his continuous moaning.
I grew tired of his continual moaning.
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The meeting was continuously interrupted. /-
The meeting was continually interrupted.
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