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Repetition and continuing time

Adverbs for repeated actions and continuing periods of time.

A1B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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again

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Please read the question again.
  2. The dog escaped, but we found it again.
  3. I would like to visit that village again.

once

adverb · 3 examples
  1. I have visited that island once.
  2. Please press the button once.
  3. She checked the address once before leaving.

twice

adverb · 3 examples
  1. I called you twice this morning.
  2. Please fold the paper twice.
  3. He has watched that film twice.

daily

adverb · 3 examples
  1. She walks to work daily.
  2. The plants need watering daily in hot weather.
  3. This bakery makes fresh bread daily.

annually

adverb · 3 examples
  1. The festival takes place annually.
  2. Our club chooses a new leader annually.
  3. The trees are checked annually for damage.

constantly

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Water was constantly dripping from the tap.
  2. That loose window is constantly making noise.
  3. She is constantly checking her phone.

continually

adverb · 3 examples
  1. The old machine continually needs repairs.
  2. Our plans were continually changing.
  3. The children continually asked when dinner would be ready.

seldom

adverb · 3 examples
  1. We seldom eat at expensive restaurants.
  2. She seldom uses the old bicycle.
  3. This quiet road is seldom busy.

ever

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Have you ever ridden a horse?
  2. If you ever need help, call me.
  3. This is the best soup I have ever tasted.

forever

adverb · 3 examples
  1. I will keep this gift forever.
  2. Nothing stays the same forever.
  3. We cannot wait forever.

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