How do you use "constantly" in a sentence?

She constantly checks her phone for messages. The technology industry is constantly evolving. He was constantly interrupted during his presentation.

constantly

Q: What does "constantly" mean?

Continuously or repeatedly over time, without stopping Constantly means continuously or repeatedly over time, without stopping or changing. It describes actions or states that occur all the time or very frequently. The word often carries a sense of persistence, whether positive (constantly improving) or negative (constantly complaining).

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Meaning: Continuously or repeatedly over time, without stopping

不断地，经常，持续地

constantemente, continuamente, sin cesar

絶えず、常に、しょっちゅう

끊임없이, 항상, 계속해서

Constantly means continuously or repeatedly over time, without stopping or changing. It describes actions or states that occur all the time or very frequently. The word often carries a sense of persistence, whether positive (constantly improving) or negative (constantly complaining).

「constantly」意味着持续地或反复地，不停止或不改变。它描述一直或非常频繁发生的行为或状态。这个词通常带有持续性的含义，无论是积极的（不断改进）还是消极的（不断抱怨）。

«Constantly» significa de forma continua o repetida a lo largo del tiempo, sin detenerse ni cambiar. Describe acciones o estados que ocurren todo el tiempo o con mucha frecuencia. La palabra a menudo conlleva un sentido de persistencia, ya sea positiva o negativa.

「constantly」は、止まることなく、または変化なく継続的または繰り返し起こることを意味します。常に、または非常に頻繁に起こる行動や状態を表します。この言葉は、ポジティブな意味でもネガティブな意味でも、持続性の感覚を伴うことが多いです。

constantly는 멈추거나 변하지 않고 지속적으로 또는 반복적으로라는 뜻의 부사입니다. 항상 또는 매우 자주 발생하는 행동이나 상태를 묘사합니다. 이 단어는 긍정적(constantly improving, 끊임없이 향상되는)이든 부정적(constantly complaining, 끊임없이 불평하는)이든 지속성의 뉘앙스를 담고 있습니다.

Examples

She constantly checks her phone for messages.
她不断地查看手机消息。
Ella revisa constantemente su teléfono en busca de mensajes.
彼女はしょっちゅう携帯電話でメッセージを確認している。
그녀는 끊임없이 휴대폰으로 메시지를 확인한다.
The technology industry is constantly evolving.
科技行业在不断发展。
La industria tecnológica está en constante evolución.
テクノロジー業界は常に進化している。
기술 산업은 끊임없이 진화하고 있다.
He was constantly interrupted during his presentation.
他在演讲过程中不断被打断。
Fue interrumpido constantemente durante su presentación.
彼はプレゼンテーション中、絶えず中断された。
그는 발표 중에 계속 방해를 받았다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'constant' + '-ly'. 'Constant' comes from Latin 'constantem' meaning 'standing firm, steadfast', present participle of 'constare' (to stand together), from 'con-' (together) + 'stare' (to stand). Related to 'constitute' and 'contrast'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal