constant

CEFRB1

/ˈkɒnstənt/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Continuing or happening all the time.

  2. 02

    noun

    A number or value that does not change.

Examples

  • His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.

  • I'm fed up with your constant complaining.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Consistently recurring over time; persistent.

  2. Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.

  3. Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

More examples

In context

  • We can say that Japan was fighting a constant battle against hunger during the war.

  • constant time constant space

  • Both loving one fair maid, they yet remained constant friends.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English constant, from Old French constant, from Latin constantem, accusative of constans, from cōnstāre (“to stand firm”). Displaced native Old English singal.