repeatedly; to go back and forth; to recur
Meanings
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repeatedly; over and over again
Describes an action done many times, often for emphasis, review, or practice.
He thought about this problem repeatedly and finally found the answer.
In order to succeed, she practiced this move over and over again.
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The teacher repeatedly emphasized the importance of safety.
verb
to flip-flop; to change one's mind; to go back on one's word
Often used to describe indecisive, unreliable, or capricious behavior, especially when breaking promises.
His attitude is capricious, making it hard to trust him.
One must keep one's word and not go back on it.
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He means what he says and never wavers.
verb
to recur; to relapse; to happen again
Commonly used for illnesses, problems, mistakes, or negative situations that come back after seeming to be resolved.
This chronic illness tends to recur easily and requires long-term care.
We must not make the same mistake repeatedly; we need to prevent a relapse.
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The negotiation process saw a relapse, and the two sides were deadlocked again.
noun
repetition; relapse; ups and downs
Refers to the state or phenomenon of repetition, back-and-forth changes, or recurrence, often in a process or struggle.
The path of revolution is full of twists, turns, and setbacks.
Learning new knowledge requires repetition to solidify it.
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Setbacks at work are normal; what's important is to learn from them.