constant

1 of 2

adjective

con·stant ˈkän(t)-stənt How to pronounce constant (audio)

: marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness : exhibiting constancy of mind or attachment

a constant friend

: invariable, uniform

a constant flow

should be stored at a constant temperature

: continually occurring or recurring : regular

a constant annoyance

suffers from constant headaches

constant

2 of 2

noun

: something invariable or unchanging: such as

: a number that has a fixed value in a given situation or universally or that is characteristic of some substance or instrument

: a number that is assumed not to change value in a given mathematical discussion

: a term in logic with a fixed designation

: something or someone that is reliably present or available

My parents put in me in piano lessons when I was really young, so music has always been a constant in my life.

Mélat

He's my constant for when I seek guidance both on a professional and personal front.

Gautam Mehra

Example Sentences

Adjective He suffers from constant headaches. Her constant chatter was a nuisance. The house is in constant need of repairs. The scar serves as a constant reminder of the accident. a problem demanding constant attention The equipment should be stored at a constant temperature. He kept the car's speed constant. She has struggled to maintain a constant weight. They remained constant friends throughout their lives. Noun Her job was the one constant in her life. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For whatever reason, Las Vegas has been a constant presence on the Indianapolis schedule in the Frank Reich tenure, and the road team has won each of the matchups between the teams.

Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 Young Frances was a constant presence at the center, with father and son (and sometimes Frances’s twin brother, Franklin) sleeping on folding tables in a makeshift room after Dad finished work late at night.

Jason Gay, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Have the Democrats turned things around this midterm cycle — thanks to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and former President Donald Trump’s constant presence in the news.

Chuck Todd, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2022 American Special Forces teams first arrived in Niger in 2014, and teams have worked heel and toe to keep a constant presence, training and advising the EFON.

Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 In the meantime, the football team will be sporting commemorative stickers on their helmets this season to remember Morrissey’s quiet, constant presence.

Kinsey Crowley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 For the families left behind, their absence is a constant presence.

Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Aug. 2022 Throughout the years, Prince Edward is a constant presence at Wimbledon, and has been part of some incredible tennis history, including the first time Roger Federer won the championships.

Emily Burack, Town & Country, 14 Aug. 2022 Aaron was a constant presence at SPIN from 1991 to 2011 and mentored scores of up-and-coming music journalists along the way.

Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2022

Noun

But one constant that does emerge is how much the story varied from country to country.

Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Although there were significant changes to the cast and creative team, one constant has been production designer Tony Cisek.

Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 Once a constant and a comfort, the diary keeping has turned as strange as the upside-down world around him.

Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 My presentation over those years has changed drastically in every direction, but the feeling of my ever-expansive gender hasn’t: The one constant is its ability to really surprise me.

Tom Rasmussen, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022 Far too many in cities across the state, across the nation, live with gunfire as a near constant, like cicadas on Southern summer nights.

Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 The lesson also is that a team can play poorly or go on a hot streak, attendance can ebb and come back, but food is a constant.

Marc Bona, cleveland, 25 July 2022 In a 12-month stretch where nearly the entire Reds outfield changed, Naquin was the constant.

Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2022 In the quixotic journey to find myself, writing was the constant.

Caitlin Raux Gunther, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2022 See More

constant

adjective

as in steady

not undergoing a change in condition change is the only constant thing in the world of fashion

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

steady
unchanging
stable
unchangeable
enduring
unvarying
stationary
changeless
continuing
invariable
lasting
fixed
permanent
ceaseless
unalterable
immutable
on even keel
on an even keel
durable
fast
established
settled
inflexible
set
hard-and-fast

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

changing
variable
varying
fluctuating
unpredictable
volatile
unstable
uncertain
inconstant
fluid
capricious
mercurial
fickle
unsettled
unsteady
transient
momentary
flexible
adaptable
changeable
mutable
transitory
changeful
fleeting
skittish
ephemeral
evanescent
alterable
kaleidoscopic
phantasmagoric
phantasmagorical

as in frequent

appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time I get constant headaches during humid weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

frequent
repeated
periodic
regular
steady
continual
periodical
habitual
recurrent
intermittent
recurring
cyclic
chronic
hourly
expected
24-7
cyclical
usual
round-the-clock
confirmed
inveterate
around-the-clock
24/7

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

occasional
infrequent
irregular
inconstant
episodic
unexpected
unusual
episodical

as in steadfast

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something constant friends during times both good and bad

Synonyms & Similar Words

steadfast
staunch
loyal
faithful
devoted
true
dedicated
good
steady
devout
fast
stanch
ardent
fervent
pious
unwavering
reliable
passionate
dependable
dutiful
solid
responsible
resolute
unfaltering
true-blue
trusty
enthusiastic
down-the-line
determined
unhesitating
trustworthy
tried
serious
intent
avid
inveterate
impassioned
fervid
tried-and-true
sworn
confirmed
gung ho
dyed-in-the-wool

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inconstant
false
fickle
treacherous
unreliable
perfidious
traitorous
unfaithful
faithless
untrue
disloyal
irresponsible
undependable
untrustworthy
uncertain
faltering
hesitant
dubious
shaky
wavering
recreant
irresolute
vacillating
dispassionate
apathetic
uninterested

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of constant are faithful, loyal, resolute, staunch, and steadfast. While all these words mean "firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance," constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.

constant friends

In some situations, the words faithful and constant are roughly equivalent. However, faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.

faithful to her promise

Although the words loyal and constant have much in common, loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

remained loyal to the czar

The words resolute and constant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.

a resolute ally

The synonyms staunch and constant are sometimes interchangeable, but staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.

a staunch defender of free speech

The meanings of steadfast and constant largely overlap; however, steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.

steadfast in their support

单词	constant
释义	constant 1 of 2 adjective con·stant ˈkän(t)-stənt 1 : marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness : exhibiting constancy of mind or attachment a constant friend 2 : invariable, uniform a constant flow should be stored at a constant temperature 3 : continually occurring or recurring : regular a constant annoyance suffers from constant headaches constant 2 of 2 noun : something invariable or unchanging: such as a : a number that has a fixed value in a given situation or universally or that is characteristic of some substance or instrument b : a number that is assumed not to change value in a given mathematical discussion c : a term in logic with a fixed designation d : something or someone that is reliably present or available My parents put in me in piano lessons when I was really young, so music has always been a constant in my life. Mélat He's my constant for when I seek guidance both on a professional and personal front. Gautam Mehra Synonyms Adjective changeless stable stationary steady unchanging unvarying See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective He suffers from constant headaches. Her constant chatter was a nuisance. The house is in constant need of repairs. The scar serves as a constant reminder of the accident. a problem demanding constant attention The equipment should be stored at a constant temperature. He kept the car's speed constant. She has struggled to maintain a constant weight. They remained constant friends throughout their lives. Noun Her job was the one constant in her life. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective For whatever reason, Las Vegas has been a constant presence on the Indianapolis schedule in the Frank Reich tenure, and the road team has won each of the matchups between the teams. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 Young Frances was a constant presence at the center, with father and son (and sometimes Frances’s twin brother, Franklin) sleeping on folding tables in a makeshift room after Dad finished work late at night. Jason Gay, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Have the Democrats turned things around this midterm cycle — thanks to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and former President Donald Trump’s constant presence in the news. Chuck Todd, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2022 American Special Forces teams first arrived in Niger in 2014, and teams have worked heel and toe to keep a constant presence, training and advising the EFON. Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 In the meantime, the football team will be sporting commemorative stickers on their helmets this season to remember Morrissey’s quiet, constant presence. Kinsey Crowley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 For the families left behind, their absence is a constant presence. Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Aug. 2022 Throughout the years, Prince Edward is a constant presence at Wimbledon, and has been part of some incredible tennis history, including the first time Roger Federer won the championships. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 14 Aug. 2022 Aaron was a constant presence at SPIN from 1991 to 2011 and mentored scores of up-and-coming music journalists along the way. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2022 Noun But one constant that does emerge is how much the story varied from country to country. Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Although there were significant changes to the cast and creative team, one constant has been production designer Tony Cisek. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 Once a constant and a comfort, the diary keeping has turned as strange as the upside-down world around him. Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 My presentation over those years has changed drastically in every direction, but the feeling of my ever-expansive gender hasn’t: The one constant is its ability to really surprise me. Tom Rasmussen, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022 Far too many in cities across the state, across the nation, live with gunfire as a near constant, like cicadas on Southern summer nights. Roy S. Johnson \| Rjohnson@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 The lesson also is that a team can play poorly or go on a hot streak, attendance can ebb and come back, but food is a constant. Marc Bona, cleveland, 25 July 2022 In a 12-month stretch where nearly the entire Reds outfield changed, Naquin was the constant. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2022 In the quixotic journey to find myself, writing was the constant. Caitlin Raux Gunther, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin constant-, constans, from present participle of constare to stand firm, be consistent, from com- + stare to stand — more at stand First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1832, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing constant Boltzmann constant cosmological constant constant companion equilibrium constant Michaelis constant dielectric constant Boltzmann's constant Planck's constant Planck constant solar constant See More Boltzmann constant cosmological constant constant companion equilibrium constant Michaelis constant dielectric constant Boltzmann's constant Planck's constant Planck constant solar constant See More Kids Definition constant adjective con·stant ˈkän-stənt 1 : remaining steady and unchanged a constant temperature 2 : occurring continuously or following one after another constant headaches 3 : always faithful and true constant friends Medical Definition constant 1 of 2 adjective con·stant ˈkän(t)-stənt : remaining unchanged constant 2 of 2 noun : something invariable or unchanging especially : a number that has a fixed value in a given situation or universally or that is characteristic of some substance or instrument constant adjective 1 as in steady not undergoing a change in condition change is the only constant thing in the world of fashion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance steady unchanging stable unchangeable enduring unvarying stationary changeless continuing invariable lasting fixed permanent ceaseless unalterable immutable on even keel on an even keel durable fast established settled inflexible set hard-and-fast Antonyms & Near Antonyms changing variable varying fluctuating unpredictable volatile unstable uncertain inconstant fluid capricious mercurial fickle unsettled unsteady transient momentary flexible adaptable changeable mutable transitory changeful fleeting skittish ephemeral evanescent alterable kaleidoscopic phantasmagoric phantasmagorical See More 2 as in frequent appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time I get constant headaches during humid weather Synonyms & Similar Words frequent repeated periodic regular steady continual periodical habitual recurrent intermittent recurring cyclic chronic hourly expected 24-7 cyclical usual round-the-clock confirmed inveterate around-the-clock 24/7 Antonyms & Near Antonyms occasional infrequent irregular inconstant episodic unexpected unusual episodical See More 3 as in steadfast firm in one's allegiance to someone or something constant friends during times both good and bad Synonyms & Similar Words steadfast staunch loyal faithful devoted true dedicated good steady devout fast stanch ardent fervent pious unwavering reliable passionate dependable dutiful solid responsible resolute unfaltering true-blue trusty enthusiastic down-the-line determined unhesitating trustworthy tried serious intent avid inveterate impassioned fervid tried-and-true sworn confirmed gung ho dyed-in-the-wool Antonyms & Near Antonyms inconstant false fickle treacherous unreliable perfidious traitorous unfaithful faithless untrue disloyal irresponsible undependable untrustworthy uncertain faltering hesitant dubious shaky wavering recreant irresolute vacillating dispassionate apathetic uninterested See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of constant are faithful, loyal, resolute, staunch, and steadfast. While all these words mean "firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance," constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows. constant friends In some situations, the words faithful and constant are roughly equivalent. However, faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted. faithful to her promise Although the words loyal and constant have much in common, loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray. remained loyal to the czar The words resolute and constant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose. a resolute ally The synonyms staunch and constant are sometimes interchangeable, but staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it. a staunch defender of free speech The meanings of steadfast and constant largely overlap; however, steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction. steadfast in their support
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