# consistent vs consistently

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### consistent
*adjective · IPA /kənˈsɪstənt/ · frequency rank #3,100*
Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.

### consistently
*adverb · IPA /kənˈsɪstəntli/ · frequency rank #4,745*
In a consistent manner.

## Source
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