Constant

Meaning

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

happening all the time or staying the same without change

Example Sentences

The machine runs at a constant speed.

She lived in constant fear of losing her job.

Example Expressions

constant companion

Synonyms

continuous, steady, unchanging, persistent, fixed, perpetual

Entry 1

continuous, steady, unchanging, persistent, fixed

Entry 2

continuous, persistent, steady, perpetual

Antonyms

variable, changing, intermittent, irregular, occasional

Entry 1

variable, changing, intermittent, irregular

Entry 2

occasional, irregular, variable

Collocations

constant pressure, constant temperature, constant speed, constant change, constant fear

Entry 1

constant pressure, constant temperature, constant speed, constant change

Entry 2

constant fear, constant pressure, constant change