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Consistently vs. Constantly

Consistently

/kənˈsɪstəntli/
Doing something the same way all the time

Examples:

She consistently wakes up at 6 a.m.That team consistently wins every game they play.

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Constantly

/ˈkɒnstəntli/
Happening all the time or very often, without stopping

Examples:

She's constantly busy with work and family.This river is constantly changing its course.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Consistently refers to doing something the same way over time, while constantly implies a continuous or frequent occurrence.
  • Think of consistent as maintaining a steady pattern or manner without change.
  • Constant can be remembered for its uninterrupted, unceasing nature, like the flow of time.
  • Use consistently when you want to point out an unwavering adherence to a certain way of doing things.
  • Use constantly when you mean something happens without ceasing or with high frequency.
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