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constantly

constantly

740 1.0
Very often or all the time without stopping
  • adverb
  • /ˈkɒnstəntli/
translation icon : constantemente
  • What's more, we were constantly being interrupted; there were endless demands on our time and attention.
  • constantly changing
  • constantly evolving
  • constantly striving

And on this book tour, I constantly do signings.

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Examples

  • And on this book tour, I constantly do signings.

  • She is constantly working on her projects to meet deadlines.

  • And that meant you had to constantly change and try new things.

  • I mean, we were constantly having a great time.

  • So what is it like to constantly ask questions?

  • Throughout the research process, students constantly need to ask questions to help conduct their research.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We're able to be constantly distracted all the time.

  • As an association executive, one constantly considers factors that position a profession.

    Academic text (2011)
  • They therefore are constantly on the hunt for food.

  • Changes in society require educators to constantly adjust their teaching and learning approaches.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

always
vsconstantly
1.0

On every occasion without exception

focuses on frequent or unbroken occurrence rather than truth
ever
vsconstantly
1.0

At all times, on every occasion

describes ongoing frequency rather than simple universality
all the time
vsconstantly
1.0

Happens without stopping

is the same idea phrased more generally for frequency
continually
vsconstantly
139 2.9

Happening again and again over time, often with short breaks

implies unbroken occurrence rather than repeated with pauses
steadily
vsconstantly
129 2.1

In a regular way without stopping

is similar but stresses uninterrupted frequency rather than regularity
continuously
vsconstantly
95 2.3

Happens without stopping or pausing

is similar but can imply general frequent occurrence
endlessly
vsconstantly
73 2.3

Without stopping for a very long time

means frequent occurrence but not necessarily infinite duration
day after day
vsconstantly
  • Informal
65 2.2

Happens again and again for many days in a row

is similar but can apply to shorter or continuous spans
around the clock
vsconstantly
59 3.0

Happens all day and all night without stopping

covers frequent occurrence but is less focused on day night cycle
invariably
vsconstantly
57 4.2

Always in every situation without change

refers more to frequent or unbroken occurrence than rulelike certainty
relentlessly
vsconstantly
53 4.9

Continuing without stopping in a strong, determined way

is the general frequent occurrence without the intense force
nonstop
vsconstantly
42 1.3

Continuing without any stops or pauses

is the neutral expression for frequent or continual action
at every turn
vsconstantly
38 3.5

Again and again in every situation

focuses on continual occurrence rather than happening at each chance
day in, day out
vsconstantly
  • Informal
37 3.6

Happens every day for a long time in the same boring way

is the general constant idea not tied to routine
day in and day out
vsconstantly
  • Informal
33 3.4

Every day for a long time without any change

covers constant occurrence but without the monotony implication
perpetually
vsconstantly
29 4.8

Happening all the time without stopping

is the common, neutral way to say frequent or unbroken action
chronically
vsconstantly
28 4.8

In a way that lasts a long time, often with illness or other problems

is neutral frequent occurrence not limited to long problems
incessantly
vsconstantly
22 6.3

In a way that continues without stopping for a long time

means frequent or unbroken occurrence without the irritating tone
perennially
vsconstantly
6 5.4

Happens every year or for a long time

focuses more on ongoing frequency rather than strict regularity
ceaselessly
vsconstantly
6 5.3

Without stopping

covers frequent occurrence whether or not absolute nonstop is meant
unrelentingly
vsconstantly
3 7.5

Continuing very strongly and not becoming less

describes frequency but not necessarily rising intensity
unceasingly
vsconstantly
2 6.6

In a way that does not stop

is the general term for frequent or nonstop occurrence
interminably
vsconstantly
2 7.6

In a way that goes on for a very long time with no end in sight

means frequent or constant occurrence without the feeling of endlessness
week in, week out
vsconstantly
  • Informal
2 4.1

Happens every week in the same way for a long time

is broader, not tied to weekly repetition specifically
every second of the day
vsconstantly
  • Informal
1 2.5

All the time without stopping

expresses constant frequency but in a more general way
unendingly
vsconstantly
1 5.8

Without stopping for a long time

emphasizes frequent occurrence rather than literal endlessness
everywhen
vsconstantly
  • Archaic
1 9.9

At all times and in every age

is the everyday way to say frequent or ongoing occurrence
alway
vsconstantly
  • Archaic
9.9

At all times

is the modern, neutral expression for frequent or continual action

Antonyms

539 1.0

Happens only a few times

438 2.0

Happens sometimes but not often

122 1.7

Not happening or done very often

How Often

constantly
740 1.0
often
1.0
sometimes
1.0
occasionally
438 2.0
rarely
539 1.0

Surface Forms

constantly positive

Morphology

constantly = constant (transparent) = constant + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'constant' using the productive suffix '-ly', yielding 'in a constant way'.

Etymology

Constantly comes from Latin parts con- ('together') and stare ('to stand') and is linked to the English word stand. So something constant is like 'standing' without change and happening 'all the time', which is why constantly means without stopping or very often.