consistently, constantly

consistently, constantly
Consistently is a adverb meaning "steadfastly," "unwaveringly," "without change": "He is consistently behind in his payments." "This student consistently objects to all authority." Constantly means "unceasingly," "without interruption," "perpetually": "My concentration was constantly broken by the loud ticking of a clock." "My mail is constantly filled with second-class matter." Related words that might express meaning more exactly than either consistently or constantly are perseveringly, persistently, enduringly, continually, and unceasingly.

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