Synonyms for

Constantly

Verb / ˈkɑ:nstʌntli: / Another word for constantly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

continuously occurring or done; happening all the time

Synonyms & similar words

perpetually incessantly forever invariably always always continually endlessly eternally forever incessantly perpetually persistently regularly repeatedly unendingly unceasingly uninterruptedly unremittingly usually habitually routinely reliably

Synonyms by register

Formal

continually incessantly perpetually unremittingly

Informal

all the time non-stop always keeps on

Literary

evermore unceasingly everlastingly

Antonyms

intermittently occasionally sporadically infrequently rarely seldom

Common collocations

  • constantly changing
  • constantly improving
  • constantly monitoring
  • constantly evolving
  • constantly asking
  • constantly reminding
  • constantly working

Word family

noun constancy
verb constate
adjective constant

Usage note

While 'constantly' and 'continually' are often used interchangeably, 'continually' can imply repetition with breaks, whereas 'constantly' suggests a lack of interruption.

Example sentences

  1. I am constantly amazed at how fast you can run!
  2. The water in the river is constantly moving.
  3. She is constantly checking her phone for messages.
  4. The wind is constantly changing direction.
  5. I am constantly learning new things at school.

Quotes

  • The only thing that is constant is change.
  • Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

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