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Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb always in English, with synonyms, antonyms, grammar rules and examples. Find out how to use always with continuous verb forms, can and could, and as always.
The meaning of ALWAYS is at all times : invariably. How to use always in a sentence.
Find words and phrases that mean the same or the opposite of always, such as every time, constantly, forever, or never. Learn how to use always in different contexts and expressions with examples and definitions.
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- at all times; on every occasion. There's almost always somebody at home in the evenings. Always lock your car. She always arrives at 7.30. The children always seem to be hungry.
- for a long time; since you can remember. Pat has always loved gardening. This is the way we've always done it. This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising).
- for all future time. I'll always love you.
- if you say a person is always doing something, or something is always happening, you mean that they do it, or it happens, very often, and that this is annoying.
Always definition: every time; on every occasion; without exception. See examples of ALWAYS used in a sentence.
To always do something is to never stop doing it, or to do it every time. Some people believe that if you always say “please” and “thanks,” everyone will love you. They’re wrong, but still — say “please” and “thanks.”
every time, or at all times: Diane is always so cheerful. I always walk to work. Fewer examples. I've always been afraid of heights. He's always been hard-working. My parents are always arguing about money. He's always shouting at the children. I've always been useless at sports.
