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constant

US /ˈkɑnstənt/

adjective Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

unvarying in nature

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The machine needs constant monitoring to keep the temperature stable.

Word Family

NounNoun
constant gốc constance constancy
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
constant gốc
AdverbAdv

Synonyms

  • ceaselessuninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  • perpetualcontinuing forever or indefinitely
  • persistentnever-ceasing

Collocations

  • Easy hear the constant rhythmic ticking of clock
    to hear the constant rhythmic ticking of clock, meaning to perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
  • Medium maintain constant active communication with regional teams
    to keep in good condition or preserve regarding constant active communication with regional teams
  • Hard navigate an environment characterized by constant macroeconomic volatility
    to navigate an environment characterized by constant macroeconomic volatility, meaning to travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
  • Very Hard remain an unfaltering constant anchor amidst turbulent adversity
    to remain an unfaltering constant anchor amidst turbulent adversity, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state

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