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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The only concern that may be raised would be if people constantly wait for the goods to go on sale and not buy them when the goods are fresh. Peiyu Lin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 In Apple Music promotional videos with Timothee Chalamet (which was a choice), Kendrick without prompt constantly acknowledges the song. Essence, 10 Feb. 2025 Stir in garlic, rosemary, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025 We’re constantly stimulated by technology, demands on our time, and the fast pace of everyday life. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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