Cool MateConstant vs Nothing about that has changed
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Constant
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
Nothing about that has changed
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Constant
| Constant | Nothing about that has changed | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnstənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnstənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈnʌθɪŋ əˈbaʊt ðæt hæz tʃeɪndʒd//🇺🇸 //ˈnʌθɪŋ əˈbaʊt ðæt hæz tʃeɪndʒd// |
| Meaning | Something that stays the same and doesn't change. | There are no changes to that. |
| Example | She is a constant source of inspiration for her team. | Nothing about that has changed since our last meeting. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, remain, stay, fairly, reasonably, relatively, across, over, be, remain, stay, fairly, reasonably, relatively, across, over | change at all, situation unchanged, remains true, no differences, still the same |
| Antonyms | variable, changing, inconstant | - |
| Common mistakes | 'Constant' confused with 'constant' meaning an unchanged quantity in mathematics., 'Constantly' used incorrectly as an adjective instead of adverb., 'Constants' misused in plural form when referring to singular concepts. | Incorrectly using 'nothing' when 'anything' is needed., Confusing this phrase with 'something about that has changed.' |
| Usage notes | Use 'constant' when discussing something that remains unchanged over time. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is often used in academic or scientific discussions. | This phrase is used to emphasize a lack of change in a situation. It is appropriate for everyday conversations and can often be used in both written and spoken language. |
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Frequently asked questions: Constant vs Nothing about that has changed
What's the difference between Constant and Nothing about that has changed?
Constant: Something that stays the same and doesn't change. Nothing about that has changed: There are no changes to that.
Which is more common: Constant and Nothing about that has changed?
Constant is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Constant: She is a constant source of inspiration for her team. Nothing about that has changed: Nothing about that has changed since our last meeting.
Can I use Constant and Nothing about that has changed interchangeably?
Not always. Constant and Nothing about that has changed are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.