constantly — continuously over a period of time; always
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: continuously over a period of time; always
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
Example Sentences
- My cat constantly knocks things off my desk, as if it's his full-time job.
- He constantly forgets people's names but remembers every pizza topping combination.
- The company is constantly updating its software to improve user experience.
constantly
ADVERB[/ˈkɑːnstəntli/]
continuously over a period of time; always
The phone rings constantly, interrupting him again and again.
Constant practice helped her improve rapidly.
The faucet drips constantly, persistently, relentlessly through the night.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'constans' meaning 'standing firm' or 'steadfast', derived from 'con-' (together) and 'stare' (to stand). The adverb form developed through Old French and Middle English.
Breakdown
constant (adjective: from Latin constans, standing firm) + -ly (adverb suffix) = constantly
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat constantly knocks things off my desk, as if it's his full-time job.”
“He constantly forgets people's names but remembers every pizza topping combination.”
“The company is constantly updating its software to improve user experience.”
“She constantly travels for work, visiting different countries every month.”
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