constantly — continuously over a period of time; always
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: continuously over a period of time; always
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
Korean meaning: 지속적으로, 계속해서, 항상
Korean pronunciation: **칸**스턴틀리
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.
🎤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.
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📝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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