continuous vs. continual

[Anna.ha]

They must be different, right? I am in no way qualified to use them properly. Anyone could help with relevant contexts of usage, please?

Thanks

[Alan]

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Hi,

'Continuous' means continuing as in 'continuous film show' once it's finished, it starts again.

'Continual' means continuing and you would like it to stop, like the barking of a dog or heavy rain.

Hope that helps.

Alan
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[Anna.ha]

Thanks Alan. I looked them up in a dictionary times and times again trying to distinguish but i failed. Your reply is really helpful.