| Main Entry: | constant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | fixed |
Synonyms: |
connected, consistent, continual, equable, even, firm, habitual, homogeneous, immutable, invariable, like the Rock of Gibralter, monochrome, monophonic, monotonous, nonstop, of a piece, permanent, perpetual, regular, regularized, solid as rock, stabile, stable, standardized, steadfast, steady, together, unalterable, unbroken, unchanging, unflappable, unfluctuating, uniform, uninterrupted, unvarying |
Antonyms: |
changeable, fickle, fluctuating, inconstant, irregular, unstable, unsteady, varying, wavering |
| Main Entry: | constant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | neverending |
Synonyms: |
abiding, ceaseless, chronic, continual, continuous, endless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, incessant, interminable, lasting, nonstop, perpetual, persistent, persisting, relentless, sustained, unending, uninterrupted, unrelenting, unremitting |
Antonyms: |
concluding, ending, interrupted, stopping, terminable, terminating |
| Main Entry: | constant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | loyal, determined |
Synonyms: |
allegiant, attached, dependable, devoted, dogged, faithful, fast, persevering, resolute, staunch, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty, unfailing, unflagging, unshaken, unwavering |
Antonyms: |
disloyal, fickle, flagging, inconstant, undecided, undetermined, untrue, untrustworthy |
| Main Entry: | abiding |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | continuing or existing for an indefinite time |
Synonyms: |
constant, continuing, enduring, eternal, everlasting, fast, indissoluble, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, persisting, steadfast, steady |
Antonyms: |
ephemeral, fleeting, transient |
| Main Entry: | ardent |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | loyal |
Synonyms: |
allegiant, constant, devoted, faithful, resolute, steadfast, true |
Antonyms: |
disloyal |
| Main Entry: | assiduous |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | hard-working |
Synonyms: |
active, attentive, busy, constant, diligent, eager beaver, exacting, grinding, indefatigable, industrious, laborious, persevering, plugging, scrupulous, sedulous, steady, studious, unflagging, untiring, whiz, zealous |
Antonyms: |
lazy, neglectful, negligent |
| Main Entry: | ceaseless |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | never-ending |
Synonyms: |
amaranthine, constant, continual, continuous, day and night, endless, eternal, everlasting, incessant, indefatigable, interminable, nonstop, on a treadmill, perennial, perpetual, round the clock, unceasing, unending, uninterrupted, unremitting, untiring, world-without-end |
Antonyms: |
ceasing, completed, concluded, ending, finished, infrequent, irregular, occasional |
| Main Entry: | chronic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | incessant, never-ending |
Synonyms: |
abiding, ceaseless, confirmed, constant, continual, continuing, continuous, deep-rooted, deep-seated, enduring, ever-present, fixed, habitual, inborn, inbred, incurable, ineradicable, ingrained, inveterate, lasting, lifelong, lingering, long-lived, long-standing, obstinate, perennial, persistent, persisting, prolonged, protracted, recurrent, recurring, rooted, routine, settled, stubborn, sustained, tenacious, unabating, unmitigated, unyielding, usual |
| Notes: | acute is used for a sudden onset and short duration; chronic is for conditions that are slow to develop and of long duration chronic is contrasted with acute as chronic pain persists over a longer period of time than acute pain and is resistant to most medical treatments |
Antonyms: |
curable, eradicable, intermittent, occasional, temporary |
| Main Entry: | chummy |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | friendly |
Synonyms: |
affectionate, buddy-buddy, close, confidential, constant, cozy, familiar, intimate, pally, palsy-walsy, thick* |
Antonyms: |
unfriendly, unsociable |
| Main Entry: | common |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | generally known; held in common |
Synonyms: |
accepted, coincident, collective, communal, communistic, community, commutual, congruous, conjoint, conjunct, constant, corporate, correspondent, customary, general, generic, in common, intermutual, joint, like, mutual, popular, prevailing, prevalent, public, reciprocal, shared, social, socialistic, united, universal, usual, well-known, widespread |