What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
steadily
Example
The company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past year. [steadily: adverb]
Example
She steadily climbed the stairs, one step at a time. [steadily: adverb]
constantly
Example
The baby was constantly crying, keeping the parents awake all night. [constantly: adverb]
Example
He is constantly checking his phone for messages. [constantly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Constantly is more commonly used than steadily in everyday language. Constantly is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while steadily is less common and often used in specific contexts related to progress or improvement.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between steadily and constantly?
Both steadily and constantly are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
