consistently
/kənˈsɪs.tənt.li/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a way that does not change much over time. It means doing something regularly, steadily, or with the same result again and again.
- She consistently arrives early.
- He consistently gets high marks.
- The team consistently performs well.
Adinary Nuance
Consistently is stronger and more regular than “often” or “frequently.” It suggests a pattern that stays the same over time, not just something that happens many times. Writers choose it when they want to stress steady behaviour, steady quality, or steady results.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- một cách đều đặn
- Spanish
- constantemente
- Chinese
- 持续地
- Japanese
- 一貫して
- Korean
- 일관되게
Etymology
Consistently comes from consistent, which entered English from Latin consistentem, meaning “standing firm” or “agreeing.” The adverb form became common in English later.
Common phrases
consistently goodconsistently highperform consistentlyconsistently over time
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Frequently asked questions
- Is consistently the same as always?
- Not exactly. Consistently means something happens regularly or stays steady, but not necessarily every single time.
- What is the difference between consistently and frequently?
- Frequently means “many times.” Consistently means “in a steady, regular way.”
- Can I use consistently in academic writing?
- Yes. It is common in academic and IELTS writing, especially for trends and results.