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constantly

adv. freq.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈkɑnstəntɫi// UK //kˈɒnstəntli// con·stant·ly Archaic General-service

adv. happening all the time or very often without stopping. You use this to describe something that feels like it never ends.

adv. occurring continuously or with frequent recurrence over a period of time.


SIMPLE

The weather changes constantly in this part of the country.

CONTEXTUAL

She checks her phone constantly throughout the day to stay updated on the news.

COMPLEX

In a globalised economy, businesses must constantly adapt to shifting market demands and technological advancements to remain competitive.

Synonyms
Origin

From constant + -ly. Displaced native Old English singallīċe.

Usage

Typically placed before the main verb or after the verb 'to be'.

Pitfall

He constantly is late.He is constantly late.When used with the verb 'to be', the frequency adverb should follow the verb rather than precede it.

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