being consistent

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   the quality of always behaving or performing in the same way, or of not changing

   Grammar: Used as a gerund: 'Being consistent is important.' The adjective is 'consistent'.

   Patterns

   • be consistent in something
   • be consistent with something
   • being consistent about something

   Being consistent in your study habits will help you learn faster.

   The team has been consistent in its performance all season.

   Being consistent with your training is more important than occasional intense workouts.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   the state of agreeing with or matching something else, such as facts or rules

   Grammar: Often followed by 'with': 'The results are consistent with our theory.'

   Patterns

   • be consistent with something
   • consistent with the evidence

   Her story is consistent with what the other witnesses said.

   The new policy is consistent with the company's values.

   Being consistent with safety regulations is mandatory.

Common combinations

be consistent in

He is consistent in his efforts to improve.

be consistent with

The findings are consistent with previous research.

consistent quality

The restaurant is known for its consistent quality.

Synonyms and how they differ

steady

Steady emphasizes regularity and lack of sudden change; consistent focuses on always being the same.

reliable

Reliable means you can depend on someone or something; consistent means they always behave the same way.

Opposites

Word family

consistency noun

The quality of being consistent.

consistently adverb

In a consistent way.

Commonly confused: being consistent or constant?

Practice

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