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constantly

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈkɑnstəntli/ · UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

constantly means: Very often, with the same thing happening again and again.

adverb

AGAIN AND AGAINB1

Very often, with the same thing happening again and again.

  • He constantly forgets his keys.
  • They were constantly asking for help.
  • Why does my phone constantly ring during dinner?

Similar words: frequently, repeatedly

Opposites: rarely

Common phrases: constantly complaining, constantly asking, constantly forget something

ALL THE TIMEB1

All the time, without stopping during a period.

  • The water flows constantly.
  • The machine ran constantly for three days.
  • Our world is constantly changing.

Similar words: continuously, always

Opposites: intermittently

Common phrases: constantly changing, constantly running, constantly in motion

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