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/konstanteˈmente/

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Translation

constantly

Word origin

From the adjective constante plus the adverbial suffix -mente, from Latin constans ('standing firm'), from constare ('to stand together').

Origin
Latin
Root
constans
English cognates
constant

Examples

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My neighbour complains constantly about the noise.

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The price of petrol changes constantly.

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He thinks about his family constantly.

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We are constantly learning new things.

suena .

The phone rings constantly throughout the day.

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This word is part of lesson 55.