Continual and Continuing

Continual

Continual adjective - Going on and on without any interruptions.
Usage example: the castaways hoped that the continual broadcast of the distress signal would eventually attract attention

Continuing is a synonym for continual. In some cases you can use "Continuing" instead an adjective "Continual".

Continuing

Continuing adjective - Going on and on without any interruptions.
Usage example: the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country

Continual is a synonym for continuing. You can use "Continual" instead an adjective "Continuing".

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