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1con·stant Listen to audio/ˈkɑ:nstənt/ adjective
1 : happening all the time or very often over a period of time
He suffers from constant headaches. The noise from the construction was constant [=continuous] from early morning until evening. 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/careopposite inconstant
2 [more constant; most constant] : staying the same : not changing
The equipment should be stored at a constant temperature. He kept the car's speed constant. She has struggled to maintain a constant weight.opposite inconstant
3 formal + literary : always loyal
They remained constant friends throughout their lives. Their friendship was constant.opposite inconstant
— con·stant·ly adverb
He talked constantly all through the movie. They complained constantly about the noise.

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