constantly
Americanadverb
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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
Example Sentences
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Quiet, unassuming, even shy, particularly in public, McSweeney was known for being obsessed by winning, constantly fearful of complacency and ever aware of Labour's track record of losing far more elections than it wins.
From BBC
In this picture, a single particle moves through a sea of fermions such as electrons, protons, or neutrons and constantly interacts with those around it.
From Science Daily
“And I don’t want to say it’s disproportionate, but to a certain degree it is. You’re constantly filtering out, is this real danger? You are kind of constantly gaslighting yourself.”
From Los Angeles Times
That and the mistake mountains the visitors constantly constructed.
From BBC
The constantly changing lineup means all gymnasts must be prepared for changes.
From Los Angeles Times
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