constantly

adverb

con·​stant·​ly ˈkän(t)-stənt-lē How to pronounce constantly (audio)
1
: without variation, deviation, or change : always
constantly on the alert
constantly improving
a temperature that's constantly maintained
… the fear of the sea was constantly in my mind, battling with the fear of my companions.Robert Louis Stevenson
2
: with regular occurrence : incessantly
constantly complaining
After all, Val doesn't let him get a lick of rest and is constantly bugging him to play with her.Ryan D. Wilson
All my traveling life, 40 years of peregrinating Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania, I have thought constantly of home—and especially of the America I had never seen.Paul Theroux

Examples of constantly in a Sentence

a crackpot who constantly wrote angry letters to the local newspaper stay constantly on guard until the danger of forest fire is past
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Cato and his band were onstage almost constantly, backing the performances and ensuring maximum good vibes. Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024 His constantly evolving live performances have captured the hearts of a diverse fan base. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024 While navigating life, he’s constantly reminded of the lessons his late father instilled in him. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024 Clearly proud of such an achievement, Ferrari designed the 360’s engine lid to feature a pane of glass that allows the engine to constantly be on display. Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for constantly 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of constantly was in 1651

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“Constantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constantly. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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