B2
consistently vs constantly vs continually vs continuously
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistentlyadverb/kənˈsɪs.tənt.li/ | Meaning in the same way every time, or all the time without changing | Goes with consistently good | Example He consistently denied taking any money from the company. |
| constantlyadverb/ˈkɑːn.stənt.li/ | Meaning all the time, or very often, often in an annoying way | Goes with constantly changing | Example Prices at the market are constantly changing because of the weather. |
| continuallyadverb/kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/ | Meaning again and again over a long period, often in an annoying way | Goes with continually changing | Example The phone rang continually all morning, so I could not work. |
| continuouslyadverb/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs.li/ | Meaning without stopping or any break | Goes with operate continuously | Example The old machine runs continuously, both day and night. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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