# remain constant

**Pronunciation:** /rɪˈmeɪn ˈkɒnstənt/ · ri-MAIN KON-stuhnt

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** verb phrase

## Meaning

To stay the same in condition, level, or amount over a period of time.

## Examples

- Despite the economic downturn, her commitment to the project remained constant.
- The speed of light in a vacuum remains constant, regardless of the observer's motion.
- He hoped his feelings for her would remain constant, even after they moved to different cities.

## Synonyms

- stay the same — General term for not changing.
- persist — To continue to exist or happen, especially for a long time.
- endure — To continue to exist or last for a long time, often despite difficulty.
- maintain — To keep something at the same level or standard.

## Antonyms

- fluctuate — To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
- vary — To be different or to become different.
- change — To become different.

## Common patterns

- remain constant — To stay the same in condition, level, or amount over a period of time. — The temperature of the room remained constant.
- remain unchanged — To not be altered or affected by something. — Her determination remained unchanged despite the setbacks.
- remain the same — To continue to be in the same state or condition. — The rules of the game remained the same for decades.

## Collocations

- remain constant — The price of gold remained constant throughout the year.
- remain unchanged — After the surgery, his condition remained unchanged.
- remain the same — Despite the new management, the company culture remained the same.

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