adverb
constantly
All the time or very frequently.
She constantly checks her phone, even while we eat dinner.
Etymology
The Latin verb expresses standing firm or remaining. Constantly applies that persistence to something continuing all the time or recurring so often that it seems continuous.
More examples
- Water flows constantly through the cooling system.
- The schedule changes constantly, so check it before you leave.
- He constantly reminds us to lock the back door.
Forms
constant adjective — Happening all the time or very often.
Similar words
- continually
- Often suggests repeated actions, sometimes with brief breaks.
- continuously
- Emphasizes uninterrupted activity rather than frequent repetition over time.
- always
- Can mean every time, not just very frequently.