Constantly
'kɒnstəntli
Definitions
In an unchanging, unyielding, or regular manner; continually; repeatedly.
'kɒnstəntli
Happening all the time or very often.
She is constantly checking her phone.
💡 Simply: Like when you're always thinking about ice cream! Constantly means happening all the time, like every day, or a lot.
👶 For kids: Happening all the time or very often, like when you keep playing with a toy!
More Examples
The company is constantly updating its software.
He was constantly complaining about the weather.
How It's Used
"The city is constantly improving its public transportation."
"The experiment required constantly monitoring the temperature."
"I'm constantly running late these days."
From Old French *constamment*, from Latin *constans* (present participle of *constare* 'to stand firm, be constant') + -ly.
Used from the 14th century to describe persistent or unwavering actions or states.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'constant', which means unchanging. 'Constantly' is when something happens in an unchanging way over and over.
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Word Origin
Root: constans