Cool MateConstant vs Still the same
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Constant
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
Still the same
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Constant
| Constant | Still the same | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnstənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnstənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //stɪl ðə seɪm//🇺🇸 //stɪl ðə seɪm// |
| Meaning | Something that stays the same and doesn't change. | remains unchanged |
| Example | She is a constant source of inspiration for her team. | Despite the years, she is still the same. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (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 | still the same person, still the same situation, still the same attitude |
| 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. | Using in past tense without context, e.g., 'was still the same.', Using with incorrect subjects, e.g., 'they still the same.' |
| 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. | Used to indicate that something has not changed over time. Can be used in various contexts but avoid in very formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Constant vs Still the same
What's the difference between Constant and Still the same?
Constant: Something that stays the same and doesn't change. Still the same: remains unchanged
Which is more common: Constant and Still the same?
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. Still the same: Despite the years, she is still the same.
Can I use Constant and Still the same interchangeably?
Not always. Constant and Still the same 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.