Constantly
Adverb
UK
/ˈkɒn.stənt.li/
US
/ˈkɑːn.stənt.li/
Definition
Happening repeatedly or all the time without big breaks.
Example
"He constantly checks his phone."
"She constantly reminds her children to be polite, showing how important manners are to her."
"The company constantly updates its technology, so customers always receive the best services available."
Explanation
Constantly means something happens again and again without stopping or happens very often. It describes actions that are repeated regularly, showing no big breaks. For example, if someone is constantly studying, it means they study all the time. If a phone constantly rings, it rings many times throughout the day. The word is often used to show habits, behaviours, or repeated events. It can describe both good and bad actions. Constantly is an adverb, usually connected to verbs (what someone does).