Constantly and Once

Constantly

Constantly adverb - Many times.
Usage example: a crackpot who constantly wrote angry letters to the local newspaper

Once is an antonym for constantly.

Once

Once adverb - At an earlier or previous time.

Constantly is an antonym for once.

Both words in one sentence

  • No Pronunciation Guide: Purcell once wrote that fans were constantly mispronouncing the heroine's name as "Daisy Ann" or similar.
  • Similarly, Brennan finds herself constantly reminded that she once shot an unarmed man (it's okay, though: he was trying to set her on fire).
  • Journey to Chaos: Elves stop aging once they are fully grown because their Seed of Chaos rejuvenates them constantly.
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