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How to pronounce consistently

adverbB2Common word
knSIHStntlee

/kʰn̩ˈsɪs.tn̩t̚.li/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

in the same way, or with the same result, again and again over time

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Meanings & examples

adverb

in the same way, or with the same result, again and again over time

She consistently arrives early for work.

The team has consistently played well this season.

Good to know

This word usually describes something that happens repeatedly over time, not just once.

Common phrases & grammar

consistently perform well · consistently high quality · consistently meet expectations · consistently good results

subject + consistently + verb

subject + be + consistently + adjective

Useful expressions

consistently high

high at all or nearly all times

The hotel receives consistently high ratings.

consistently ranked

regularly placed in a particular position in a list

The city is consistently ranked among the safest in the country.

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