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KONST-uh-nt/ˈkɒnstənt/

Constant means happening all the time, or never changing. Constant noise; a constant temperature. Continuous often stresses no pause in one period (continuous rain all afternoon). Continual can mean repeated again and again, which annoys people. Constantly is the adverb: he is constantly late.

Meaning

Happening all the time, or never changing.

Examples

• “The baby needs constant attention.”
• “There is constant pressure to meet targets.”
• “Prices have remained constant this year.”

Good to know

constant + noun. Adverb: constantly. Nearby: continuous / continual.

Near in meaning

continuous

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