Synonyms

constantly

American

[kon-stuhnt-lee] / ˈkɒn stənt li /

adverb

without pausing; unceasingly.

Add the milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
regularly or frequently; consistently.

The charts have to be updated every few years as the geomagnetic field is changing constantly.
We need to be constantly vigilant if we do not want the clutter to get out of hand.

Other Word Forms

overconstantly adverb
quasi-constantly adverb
unconstantly adverb

Etymology

Origin of constantly

constant + -ly

Example Sentences

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“Things are changing at such a rapid clip, you can’t get locked in or married to any one position. You have to constantly evaluation your positions and the competitive risks and the opportunities,” he said.

From MarketWatch

Guiding the motion of DNA robots in a constantly shifting molecular environment is a major challenge.

From Science Daily

Encouraging children to play games online at an early age instills in them the need to be online constantly.

From The Wall Street Journal

He infuriated observers by constantly changing systems and selections, leaving players bamboozled.

From BBC

Jason remembered watching the Bead Clan Kitchen presenter constantly stirring the mixture.

From Literature

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