B2adverb 2K

Consistently

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈsɪstəntli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈsɪstəntli/"]/

Meaning of Consistently

always the same

In simple words: doing something in the same way over time

Consistently in a sentence

• Her work has been of a consistently high standard.
• We have argued consistently for a change in the law.
• European policymakers have consistently failed to respond to economic shocks.
• Studies have not consistently demonstrated any benefit.

How to use Consistently

Used to describe actions that are done regularly and without change. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'Consistently' as 'Con-sistently' - A consistent person sits at the same chair every day.

Related words

Collocations with Consistently

• perform consistently
• think consistently
• act consistently

Synonyms for Consistently

• regularly
• uniformly
• steadily
• reliably

Opposites of Consistently

• inconsistently
• irregularly
• sporadically
• erratically

Common mistakes with Consistently

• Confused with 'constant', thinking both mean the same.
• Using it incorrectly with countable nouns, e.g. 'consistently good results' is correct, but they say 'consistently results'.
• Omitting it when necessary, e.g. saying 'he is good' instead of 'he is consistently good'.

Frequently asked questions about Consistently

What does Consistently mean?

doing something in the same way over time

What is the definition of Consistently?

always the same

How do you use Consistently in a sentence?

Her work has been of a consistently high standard.

Can you give another example of Consistently?

We have argued consistently for a change in the law.

What are synonyms for Consistently?

Common alternatives include regularly, uniformly, steadily, reliably.

What is the opposite of Consistently?

Opposite meanings include inconsistently, irregularly, sporadically, erratically.

What words go with Consistently?

It commonly pairs with perform consistently, think consistently, act consistently.

What are common mistakes when using Consistently?

Confused with 'constant', thinking both mean the same. Using it incorrectly with countable nouns, e.g. 'consistently good results' is correct, but they say 'consistently results'. Omitting it when necessary, e.g. saying 'he is good' instead of 'he is consistently good'.

How do you pronounce Consistently?

US: /["/kənˈsɪstəntli/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsɪstəntli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Consistently?

Used to describe actions that are done regularly and without change. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Consistently?

"Consistently" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.