What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
steadily
Example
The company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past few years. [steadily: adverb]
Example
She steadily climbed the mountain, taking breaks only when necessary. [steadily: adverb]
continuously
Example
The machine runs continuously, even during maintenance. [continuously: adverb]
Example
The rain fell continuously for three days. [continuously: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Continuously is more commonly used than steadily in everyday language. Continuously is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while steadily is less common and tends to be used in more specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between steadily and continuously?
Both steadily and continuously are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
