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| Main Entry: | constant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | fixed |
| Synonyms: | connected, consistent, continual, equable, even, firm, habitual, homogeneous, immutable, invariable, monotonous, nonstop, permanent, perpetual, regular, stable, standardized, steadfast, steady, together, unalterable, unbroken, unchanging, unflappable, uniform, uninterrupted, unvarying, like the Rock of Gibralter, monochrome, monophonic, of a piece, regularized, solid as rock, stabile, unfluctuating |
| Antonyms: | changeable, fickle, inconstant, irregular, unstable, unsteady, varying, wavering, fluctuating |
| 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, relentless, sustained, unending, uninterrupted, unrelenting, persisting, unremitting |
| Antonyms: | ending, interrupted, stopping, concluding, terminable, terminating |
| Main Entry: | constant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | loyal, determined |
| Synonyms: | dependable, devoted, dogged, faithful, fast, persevering, resolute, staunch, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty, unfailing, unflagging, unshaken, unwavering, allegiant, attached |
| Antonyms: | disloyal, fickle, inconstant, undecided, undetermined, untrue, untrustworthy, flagging |
| 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, steadfast, steady, persisting |
| Antonyms: | ephemeral, fleeting, transient |
| Main Entry: | assiduous |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | hard-working |
| Synonyms: | active, attentive, busy, constant, diligent, eager beaver*, exacting, grinding, indefatigable, industrious, laborious, persevering, scrupulous, sedulous, steady, studious, unflagging, untiring, whiz, zealous, plugging |
| Antonyms: | lazy, neglectful, negligent |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | ceaseless |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | never-ending |
| Synonyms: | constant, continual, continuous, endless, eternal, everlasting, incessant, indefatigable, interminable, nonstop, perennial, perpetual, unceasing, unending, uninterrupted, untiring, amaranthine, day and night, on a treadmill, round the clock, unremitting, world-without-end |
| Antonyms: | completed, ending, finished, infrequent, irregular, occasional, ceasing, concluded |
| Main Entry: | chronic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | incessant, never-ending |
| Synonyms: | abiding, ceaseless, confirmed, constant, continual, continuing, continuous, deep-rooted, deep-seated, enduring, fixed, habitual, inborn, inbred, incurable, ingrained, inveterate, lasting, lifelong, long-standing, obstinate, perennial, persistent, prolonged, recurrent, rooted, routine, settled, stubborn, sustained, tenacious, unmitigated, unyielding, usual, ever-present, ineradicable, lingering, long-lived, persisting, protracted, recurring, unabating |
| 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, intermittent, occasional, temporary, eradicable |
| Main Entry: | chummy |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | friendly |
| Synonyms: | affectionate, close, confidential, constant, cozy, familiar, intimate, palsy-walsy*, thick*, buddy-buddy*, pally |
| Antonyms: | unfriendly, unsociable |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | consecutive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | in sequence |
| Synonyms: | after, chronological, connected, constant, continuing, continuous, ensuing, following, in turn, increasing, later, logical, progressive, running, sequential, serial, successive, understandable, uninterrupted, going on, in order, numerical, one after another, sequent, serialized, seriate, seriatim, succedent, succeeding, successional |
| Antonyms: | broken, discontinuous, infrequent, intermittent, interrupted, unconsecutive |
| Main Entry: | conservative |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | cautious, moderate, tending to preserve the status quo |
| Synonyms: | bourgeois, constant, conventional, die-hard, fearful, firm, fuddy-duddy*, guarded, hard hat, illiberal, inflexible, middle-of-the-road*, obstinate, old guard*, orthodox, quiet, reactionary, redneck*, right, right-wing, sober, stable, steady, timid, traditional, unchangeable, unchanging, unimaginative, Tory, controlled, fogyish, hidebound, holding to, in a rut, not extreme, old line, right of center, traditionalistic, uncreative, undaring, unprogressive, white bread |
| Antonyms: | exaggerated, incautious, left-wing, liberal, progressive, radical |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | dependable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | reliable, responsible |
| Synonyms: | always there, carrying the load, certain, constant, faithful, good as one's word, loyal, rocklike, secure, stable, staunch, steadfast, steady, sturdy, sure, to be counted on, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty, unfailing |
| Antonyms: | dishonest, irresponsible, uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsteady, unsure |
| Main Entry: | determined |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | driven, persistent |
| Synonyms: | bent, bent on, constant, decided, decisive, dogged, earnest, firm, fixed, intent, mean business*, obstinate, pat, persevering, purposeful, resolute, serious, set, settled, single-minded, solid, steadfast, strong-willed, stubborn, tenacious, unfaltering, unflinching, unwavering, buckled down, hard-as-nails, hardboiled, on ice, resolved, set on, strong-minded, unhesitating |
| Antonyms: | flexible, hesitating, irresolute, vacillating, wavering, weak |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | devoted |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | committed, loyal |
| Synonyms: | adherent, affectionate, ardent, concerned, consecrated, constant, crazy about*, dear, dedicated, devout, doting, dutiful, faithful, fervid, fond, loving, staunch, steadfast, thoughtful, true, true-blue*, zealous, behind one, caring, gone on, lovesome, stuck on, wild about |
| Antonyms: | apathetic, disloyal, inconstant, neglectful, negligent, uncommitted, unfaithful, untrustworthy |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | diligent |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | persevering, hard-working |
| Synonyms: | active, assiduous, attentive, busy, careful, conscientious, constant, eager, eager beaver*, earnest, grind*, indefatigable, industrious, laborious, occupied, operose, painstaking, persistent, pertinacious, sedulous, steadfast, studious, tireless, unflagging, unrelenting, untiring, persisting, plugging |
| Antonyms: | inactive, indifferent, languid, lazy, lethargic, negligent |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | durable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | sturdy, long-lasting |
| Synonyms: | abiding, constant, dependable, enduring, fast, firm, fixed, impervious, lasting, permanent, persistent, reliable, resistant, sound, stable, stout, strong, substantial, tenacious, tough, diuturnal, long-continued, perdurable, perduring |
| Antonyms: | fragile, impermanent, temporary, undependable, weak, poorly made, unsturdy |
| Main Entry: | endless |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not stopping, not finishing |
| Synonyms: | boundless, ceaseless, constant, continual, continuous, countless, deathless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immeasurable, immortal, incalculable, incessant, indeterminate, infinite, interminable, limitless, monotonous, multitudinous, never-ending, numberless, perpetual, unbroken, undivided, undying, unending, unfathomable, uninterrupted, unlimited, untold, amaranthine, illimitable, measureless, no end of, no end to, overlong, self-perpetuating, unbounded, unsurpassable, without end |
| Antonyms: | bounded, ending, limited, passing, stopping, completing, finishing, terminable |
| Main Entry: | equable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | steady, calm |
| Synonyms: | agreeable, composed, consistent, constant, even, even-tempered, imperturbable, level-headed, methodical, orderly, placid, regular, serene, smooth, stable, systematic, temperate, tranquil, unchanging, unflappable, uniform, unruffled, unvarying, easy-going, stabile, unexcitable, unfluctuating |
| Antonyms: | changeable, excitable, irregular, spasmodic, vacillating, variable, varying, wavering, fluctuating |
| Main Entry: | eternal |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | without pause; endless |
| Synonyms: | abiding, ageless, always, boundless, ceaseless, constant, continual, continuous, deathless, enduring, everlasting, forever, immemorial, immortal, immutable, imperishable, incessant, indefinite, indestructible, infinite, interminable, lasting, never-ending, perennial, permanent, perpetual, persistent, relentless, timeless, unbroken, unceasing, undying, unending, uninterrupted, amaranthine, continued, dateless, illimitable, perdurable, termless, unfading, unremitting, without end |
| Antonyms: | brief, changeable, changing, ending, ephemeral, stopping, temporary, transient, terminable |
| Main Entry: | everlasting |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | infinite, never-ending |
| Synonyms: | abiding, boundless, ceaseless, constant, continual, continuous, deathless, endless, eternal, immortal, imperishable, incessant, indestructible, interminable, lasting, limitless, permanent, perpetual, timeless, unceasing, undying, unending, uninterrupted, amaranthine, perdurable, termless, unremitting |
| Antonyms: | ending, temporary, transient, ceasing, concluding, terminating |
| Main Entry: | frequent |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | common, repeated |
| Synonyms: | commonplace, constant, continual, customary, everyday, expected, familiar, general, habitual, incessant, intermittent, manifold, many, monotonous, numberless, numerous, periodic, perpetual, persistent, profuse, recurrent, redundant, successive, thick, ubiquitous, usual, various, a good many, iterated, pleonastic, recurring, reiterated, reiterative |
| Antonyms: | inconstant, infrequent, irregular, occasional, rare, sporadic, uncommon, unusual, unrepeated |
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