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Constant

adjective
/ˈkɒn.stənt/

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

Related Vocabularies

Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Happening rarely or not often.
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Of little importance or value; trivial.

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