Perpetually Definition & Meaning

perpetually
adverb
  1. everlastingly; for all time; "rays...streaming perpetually from the sun"- Stuart Chase
  2. without interruption; "the world is constantly changing"

"Perpetually" in song lyrics

See how perpetually is used in real songs:

  • "Her tears should drop on them perpetually."
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

Usage tips for "perpetually"

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