Synonyms for constantly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : kon-stuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn stənt


Définition of constantly

Origin :
  • late 14c., "steadfast, resolute," from Old French constant (14c.) or directly from Latin constantem (nominative constans) "standing firm, stable, steadfast, faithful," present participle of constare, from com- "together" (see com-) + stare "to stand," from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet). Of actions and conditions from 1650s. Related: Constantly.
  • adv uniformly
Example sentences :
  • But she constantly recalls what that snobbish Bines was unfair enough to tell her.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • That he was constantly cheerful proved the matter of his musings to be pleasant.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • It was his habit to affect that he constantly forgot his mother's name.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He was married, but constantly said he was about to leave his wife, so she would divorce him.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He is constantly stopping or turning his horses to the sidewalk, right or left.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various
  • There was constantly some excellent reason why the one mentioned would not do.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Small emergencies were constantly arising and finding her at a loss.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • She had always lived with children, and constantly had their entertainment in her mind.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • I have not forgotten her, and am constantly hoping to find some way to help her.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • Since Felicien had reappeared, Angelique had looked at him constantly.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

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