Always
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Always is an adverb meaning At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
Meaning
At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
More Meanings
- Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
- (informal) if necessary, or if there is no better option; in any event.
Example Sentences
God is always the same.
In this street, the shops always close during lunchtime.
Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation.
Green has always been my favorite color. I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember.
Word Forms
- alwayes
- alwayz
- alwayez
Synonyms for always
Depending on context, synonyms include perpetually, continually, aye, endlessly, eternally, ever.
Antonyms for always
Common opposites include never, ne'er, manywise, sundrily, variously, diversely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ever, forever, ongoing, continued, sometimes, continuing.
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