constantly
gb/kˈɑnstəntli/ us/kˈɑnstəntli/
B1
Англійська
~ 2700
Значення
0 значень
adverb
B1
property
1
All the time, without pause
Happening all the time, without a break.
Модель уживання:
[someone] constantly [verb]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constantly' with 'currently'; 'constantly' means all the time, not 'at the moment'.
Синоніми
continuously (Focuses on something happening without any breaks at all.)
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perpetually (Slightly more formal or literary; can sound exaggerated.)
Антоніми
occasionally (Means happening sometimes but not often.)
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rarely (Means happening very infrequently.)
Словосполучення
constantly changing
|constantly improving
|constantly thinking
|constantly moving
|constantly complaining
Теми
daily life
|time
|habits
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She is constantly checking her phone for messages.
- The weather here is constantly changing.
- He was constantly late for meetings, which annoyed his boss.
- My computer is constantly crashing these days.
- They are constantly arguing about money.
Навчальні приклади
- He is constantly late to class.
- My phone is constantly ringing.
- She is constantly tired after work.
- The baby is constantly crying.
- We are constantly busy at the shop.
Граматика
Словникова форма
constantly
IPA
GB/kˈɑnstəntli/
US/kˈɑnstəntli/
Склади й наголос
con - stantly (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: constantly
- Plural: constantlies
Споріднені слова
Вирази
constantly changing
1/kˈɑnstəntli t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Frequently becoming different
Changing often or all the time.
Приклади
- Fashion trends are constantly changing.
- Her mood is constantly changing from happy to sad.
constantly improving
1/kˈɑnstəntli ɪmpɹˈuvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Getting better all the time
Becoming better without stopping.
Приклади
- Technology is constantly improving to meet user needs.
- His English is constantly improving thanks to daily practice.
constantly on the move
1/kˈɑnstəntli ˈɔn ðə mˈuv/
fixed phrase
Frequently traveling or active
Always going from one place to another or always busy doing things.
Приклади
- Since starting his new job, he's constantly on the move between offices.
- Tour guides are constantly on the move during the tourist season.