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perpetually

/pəˈpɛtjʊəli/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəli/

Meanings
adverb
Seeming to never end; endlessly; constantly.

Examples :

"The little brother was perpetually asking for more snacks. "
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end noun

/ɛnd/

The terminal point of something in space or time.

"At the end of the road, turn left."

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snacks noun

/snæks/

A light meal.

"During the afternoon, the children ate some snacks like fruit and crackers to keep them from being hungry before dinner. "

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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for conjunction

/fɔːr/

Because of; as a result of.

"I went home, for I was tired."

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endlessly adverb

/ˈɛndləsli/ /ˈɛnlɪsli/

In an endless manner; continuously without limit.

"The little brother argued endlessly about which video game to play. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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asking verb

/ˈaskɪŋ/ /ˈɑːskɪŋ/ /ˈeəskɪŋ/

To request (information, or an answer to a question).

"I asked her age."

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never adverb

/ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɛ.vɚ/

At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

"I finally finished, and I never want to do that again."

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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seeming verb

/ˈsiːmɪŋ/

To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

"He seems to be ill.   Her eyes seem blue.   It seems like it is going to rain later.   How did she seem to you?"

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more adverb

/ˈmɔː/ /ˈmɔɹ/

To a greater degree or extent.

"I could no more climb that than fly!"