| Main Entry: |
constantly
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | uniformly |
| Synonyms: | continually, invariably, regularly, steadily |
| Main Entry: | ever |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | always, at any time |
| Synonyms: | anytime, at all, at all times, at any point, by any chance, consistently, constantly, continually, endlessly, eternally, everlastingly, evermore, for keeps, forever, in any case, in perpetuum, incessantly, invariably, on any occasion, perpetually, regularly, relentlessly, till cows come home, to the end of time, unceasingly, unendingly, usually |
| Main Entry: | firmly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with determination |
| Synonyms: | adamantly, constantly, decisively, doggedly, indefatigably, intently, obdurately, obstinately, perseveringly, persistently, pertinaciously, purposefully, resolutely, staunchly, steadfastly, stolidly, strictly, stubbornly, tenaciously, through thick and thin, unchangeably, unwaveringly, with heavy hand |
| Antonyms: | changeably, indefinitely, waveringly, weakly |
| Main Entry: | forever |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | not ceasing, continually |
| Synonyms: | all the time, constantly, endlessly, eternally, everlastingly, incessantly, interminably, perpetually, regularly, unendingly, unremittingly |
| Antonyms: | ceasing, ending, never |
| Main Entry: | gradually |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happening slowly, evenly |
| Synonyms: | bit by bit, by degrees, by installments, constantly, continuously, deliberately, gently, imperceptibly, in small doses, inch by inch, increasingly, little by little, moderately, perceptibly, piece by piece, piecemeal, progressively, regularly, sequentially, serially, steadily, step by step, successively, unhurriedly |
| Antonyms: | abruptly, fastly, intermittently, suddenly |
| Main Entry: | on and on |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | continuously |
| Synonyms: | ad nauseam, constantly, continuously, forever, never-ending, perpetually, relentless, relentlessly, repeatedly, steadily, time after time, time and time again, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, unremitting, unremittingly, without a break, without stopping |
| Main Entry: | sometimes |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | every now and then |
| Synonyms: | at intervals, at times, consistently, constantly, ever and again, every so often, frequently, from time to time, here and there, intermittently, now and again, now and then, occasionally, off and on, on occasion, once in a blue moon, once in a while, periodically, recurrently |
| Antonyms: | never |
| Main Entry: | truly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | really, doubtlessly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, accurately, actually, authentically, beyond doubt, beyond question, confirmedly, constantly, correctly, de facto, definitely, devotedly, exactly, factually, faithfully, firmly, genuinely, honestly, honorably, in actuality, in fact, in reality, in truth, legitimately, loyally, positively, precisely, reliably, righteously, rightly, sincerely, staunchly, steadily, surely, truthfully, unequivocally, veraciously, veritably, very, with all one's heart, with devotion, without a doubt |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, dubiously, indefinite |
| Main Entry: | continually |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | steadily |
| Synonyms: | constantly, continuously, frequently, regularly, unceasingly |
| Notes: | continually means 'repeatedly, with breaks in between' and continuously means 'without interruption, in an unbroken stream'; continual typically refers to time while continuous can refer to space as well as time |