How to Use "Constant" with Example Sentences

constant (adj): not changing; happening all the time

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Used with verbs:

"The rain is constant."
(be: is/am/are, remains, stays)

"The temperature must be held constant."
(held, kept)

Used with adverbs:

"The weather is fairly constant."
(fairly, reasonably, relatively, roughly)

"The schedule is almost constant."
(almost, nearly, virtually)

Used with prepositions:

"Taxes have remained constant over the last ten years."
(over)

Used with nouns:

"The baby must be given constant attention."
(attention, care)

"It must be in constant movement."
(movement, motion)

"They are in constant conflict with each other."
(conflict)

"The doctor will ask if you have constant pain."
(pain, discomfort)

"She feels constant worry."
(worry, stress, pressure)

"I have a constant headache."
(headache)