Constantly

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnstəntli/

Definitions of constantly

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It describes how an action is done, such as 'constantly' meaning continuously or without stopping.

Example Sentences

A1 She constantly checks her phone for messages.

A2 He constantly forgets his keys and has to ask for a spare.

B1 The team is constantly working on improving their performance.

B2 The company is constantly innovating to stay ahead of the competition.

C1 The artist constantly seeks inspiration from different cultures and traditions.

C2 The scientist is constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge in her field.

Examples of constantly in a Sentence

formal The scientist's research is constantly evolving as new data is collected.

informal My mom is constantly reminding me to clean my room.

slang I'm constantly bugging my friends to hang out with me.

figurative His mind is like a whirlwind, constantly spinning with new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of constantly

• past tense: constantly
• plural: constantly
• comparative: more constantly
• superlative: most constantly
• present tense: constantly
• future tense: will constantly
• perfect tense: have constantly
• continuous tense: is constantly
• singular: constantly
• positive degree: constantly
• infinitive: to constantly
• gerund: constantly
• participle: constantly

Origin and Evolution of constantly

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'constantly' originated from the Latin word 'constans' which means standing firm or steadfast.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'constantly' has evolved to mean continuously or without interruption, reflecting a sense of consistency and persistence.