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constantly

adverb
SayKON-stuhnt-lee/ˈkɑnstənʔli/UK/ˈkɒnstəntli/

3 meanings of constantly

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  1. 1
    all the timeadverb
    All the time, or very often, again and again.

    Like a faucet that drips and never stops.

    The baby cried constantly all night long.

    Water dripped constantly from the broken pipe.

    UsageOften used to complain about something that happens too much: he's constantly late.

  2. 2
    adverb
    In the same way every time, without ever changing.

    Similarinvariably, uniformly, unvaryingly

    Oppositevariably

  3. 3
    loyallyadverbarchaic
    In a loyal and determined way, without giving up or changing your mind.
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Origin

From the word "constant" plus "-ly". It replaced the older Old English word "singallīċe".

Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 2 facts